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During Latinx Heritage Month, we delve into the rich tapestry of Latinx cultures, traditions, languages, and histories. It is a time to amplify the voices that have long been marginalized and celebrate the incredible contributions of the Latinx community to the pursuit of justice

During Latinx Heritage Month, we delve into the rich tapestry of Latinx cultures, traditions, languages, and histories. It is a time to amplify the voices that have long been marginalized and celebrate the incredible contributions of the Latinx community to the pursuit of justice
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๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’™ Embracing the spectrum of love during Bisexual Awareness Week! ๐ŸŒˆ Let's celebrate the beautiful diversity of our bisexual community, break down stereotypes, and promote understanding and acceptance. Love knows no bounds! ๐ŸŒŸ #BisexualAwarenessWeek #LoveIsLove #BiPride

๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’™ Embracing the spectrum of love during Bisexual Awareness Week! ๐ŸŒˆ Let's celebrate the beautiful diversity of our bisexual community, break down stereotypes, and promote understanding and acceptance. Love knows no bounds! ๐ŸŒŸ #BisexualAwarenessWeek #LoveIsLove #BiPride
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On International Day of Peace, let's embrace unity and compassion. Peace isn't just the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice and equality for all. Together, we can create a world free from violence and discrimination for everyone. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’™ #InternationalPeaceDay2023

On International Day of Peace, let's embrace unity and compassion. Peace isn't just the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice and equality for all. Together, we can create a world free from violence and discrimination for everyone. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’™ #InternationalPeaceDay2023
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On Native American Day, we honor the Indigenous people of America and acknowledge the negative impact of colonization on Indigenous life to this day. #NativeAmericanDay

On Native American Day, we honor the Indigenous people of America and acknowledge the negative impact of colonization on Indigenous life to this day. #NativeAmericanDay
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๐ŸŽ‚Happy Birthday, visionary bell hooks!๐Ÿ“šโœจ A pioneering Black radical feminist thinker and esteemed professor, she's illuminated generations with thought-provoking work. Pick up her books to embark on the journey of social awareness she inspires! #bellhooks

๐ŸŽ‚Happy Birthday, visionary bell hooks!๐Ÿ“šโœจ A pioneering Black radical feminist thinker and esteemed professor, she's illuminated generations with thought-provoking work. Pick up her books to embark on the journey of social awareness she inspires! #bellhooks
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On World Contraception Day, we, collectively as a society, pledge to work and ensure our young people have access to resources to make informed choices regarding their sexual and reproductive health. #WorldContraceptionDay #Contraception #ReproductiveHealth

On World Contraception Day, we, collectively as a society, pledge to work and ensure our young people have access to resources to make informed choices regarding their sexual and reproductive health. #WorldContraceptionDay #Contraception #ReproductiveHealth
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Coming out can be a big moment for anyone identifying as LGBTQ+. On #NationalComingOutDay and everyday, learn how to support one another; whether it's at home, within your community or at work, we have tips for everyone to feel supported. comingout.day ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ

Coming out can be a big moment for anyone identifying as LGBTQ+.

On #NationalComingOutDay and everyday, learn how to support one another; whether it's at home, within your community or at work, we have tips for everyone to feel supported. comingout.day ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ
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This week (Oct 15th-21st) is the Invisible Disabilities Week. Globally, one in six people have disability and 80% of those are invisible disabilities, meaning more than one billion people across the world. Image: Kingston College Source: Hidden Disability Sunflower #disability

This week (Oct 15th-21st) is the Invisible Disabilities Week.
Globally, one in six people have disability and 80% of those are invisible disabilities, meaning more than one billion people across the world.
Image: Kingston College
Source: Hidden Disability Sunflower
#disability
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Happy Monday! Today, we hear from Mitsuye Yamada, a Japanese-American poet, essayist, and feminist and human rights activist๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ #poet #feminist #MitsuyeYamada

Happy Monday! Today, we hear from Mitsuye Yamada, a Japanese-American poet, essayist, and feminist and human rights activist๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ

#poet #feminist #MitsuyeYamada
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Despite Transgender Awareness Week coming to an end, we continue to celebrate our Transgender community. This November, Danica Roem (Sen. Danica Roem) made history, becoming the first transgender person elected to Virginia's upper chamber & second ever elected to any US state Senate.

Despite Transgender Awareness Week coming to an end, we continue to celebrate our Transgender community. 
This November, Danica Roem (<a href="/pwcdanica/">Sen. Danica Roem</a>) made history, becoming the first transgender person elected to Virginia's upper chamber &amp; second ever elected to any US state Senate.
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Audre Lorde was an American writer, poet, intersectional feminist, and civil rights activist. She taught us to fight for justice no matter how difficult it might be. To never stop speaking up, "Our silence will not protect us. It only perpetuates the violence." #audrelorde

Audre Lorde was an American writer, poet, intersectional feminist, and civil rights activist. She taught us to fight for justice no matter how difficult it might be. To never stop speaking up, "Our silence will not protect us. It only perpetuates the violence."
#audrelorde
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From the systemic ban on girls' education in Afghanistan & the ongoing war in Ukraine to the massacre & genocide in Sudan, Palestine, & Congo, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) has failed to protect innocent and vulnerable people. #HumanRightsDay

From the systemic ban on girls' education in Afghanistan &amp; the ongoing war in Ukraine to the massacre &amp; genocide in
Sudan, Palestine, &amp; Congo, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) has failed to protect innocent and vulnerable people.
#HumanRightsDay
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A powerful quote by Toni Morrison, groundbreaking novelist and the first Black woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Morrisonโ€™s literary work continues to inspire generations. What a privilege to learn from her powerful words ๐Ÿ“š #tonimorrison #dream #books #novelist

A powerful quote by Toni Morrison, groundbreaking novelist and the first Black woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Morrisonโ€™s literary work continues to inspire generations. What a privilege to learn from her powerful words ๐Ÿ“š

#tonimorrison #dream #books #novelist
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With the beginning of Race Equality Week, we share with you the powerful words of Angela Davis, an intersectional feminist, activist, author, and abolitionist. #racism #raceequalityweek #antiracism #gender #angeladavis

With the beginning of Race Equality Week, we share with you the powerful words of Angela Davis, an intersectional feminist, activist, author, and abolitionist. 

#racism #raceequalityweek #antiracism #gender #angeladavis
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As we honor International Day of Women and Girls in Science, letโ€™s ensure that every woman and girl, given their intersectional identities, feels welcomed and respected in the field of science. #InternationalDayOfWomenandGirlsInScience #Science #WomenInSTEM

As we honor International Day of Women and Girls in Science, letโ€™s ensure that every woman and girl, given their intersectional identities, feels welcomed and respected in the field of science. 

#InternationalDayOfWomenandGirlsInScience #Science #WomenInSTEM
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March is #GenderEqualityMonth and #WomensHistoryMonth. We look forward to celebrating women & their bold achievements while understanding what gender equality means in a world where we continue to fight misogyny. Happy Womenโ€™s History Month ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Happy Gender Equality Month ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธโœŠ๐Ÿฝ

March is #GenderEqualityMonth and #WomensHistoryMonth. 

We look forward to celebrating women &amp; their bold achievements while understanding what gender equality means in a world where we continue to fight misogyny.

Happy Womenโ€™s History Month ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ
Happy Gender Equality Month ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธโœŠ๐Ÿฝ
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โ€œIf they donโ€™t give you a seat at the table, bring in a folding chair.โ€ -Shirley Chisholm, an American politician and the first black woman who was elected to the United States Congress in 1968. #shirleychisholm #feminism #womensrights #inclusion

โ€œIf they donโ€™t give you a seat at the table, bring in a folding chair.โ€ -Shirley Chisholm, an American politician and the first black woman who was elected to the United States Congress in 1968. 

#shirleychisholm #feminism #womensrights #inclusion
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โ€œI believe that reconciliation should not be traded for justice & that victims of human rights violations should not again be victims for short-term political gain,โ€ Dr. Samar, an Afghan womanโ€™s & human rights advocate, who dedicated her life to bringing stability to Afghanistan.

โ€œI believe that reconciliation should not be traded for justice &amp; that victims of human rights violations should not again be victims for short-term political gain,โ€ Dr. Samar, an Afghan womanโ€™s &amp; human rights advocate, who dedicated her life to bringing stability to Afghanistan.
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Today is #TransgenderDayofVisibility. Today and everyday, we celebrate our transgender siblings, stand beside them in the face of transphobia, and continue to work towards making the world a safer and inclusive place for all trangender individuals. We see you and we love you!

Today is #TransgenderDayofVisibility. Today and everyday, we celebrate our transgender siblings, stand beside them in the face of transphobia, and continue to work towards making the world a safer and inclusive place for all trangender individuals. 
We see you and we love you!
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โ€œConceived to protect freedom, laรฏcitรฉ has over the past 20 years, opened the door to the pursuit of an unrelenting Islamophobia, embodied in a fixation on Muslim women and girlsโ€™ appearance.โ€ Read my latest for the The Guardian โคต๏ธ