Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies
@weayonnoh
Executive director @EconProgressRI. Policy advocacy. Social+economic+racial justice. Momx2. Joyful dancer. Girl with a louding voice. Tweets are my own.
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15-12-2021 03:12:56
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"For us, it's about making this system, which has worked for so many people, become equitable + accessible to everyone." EPI's Divya Nair explains how low-wage earners are not using RI's paid family leave program as much as higher-wage earners via pbn.com/tci-program-fa….🫡
We appreciate the Rhode Island Foundation's commitment to equity through this substantive, spirited program. And we congratulate EPI Policy Director + Class of '24 grad Nina Harrison for this achievement!
REGISTER NOW for EconomicProgressRI Conference. 🔥 Keynote: Dr. Chanda Womack 🎙️ Youth Speak Up for Equity & Justice Showcase $1000 prize 🏅Standard for Progress Awardees RI KIDS COUNT United Way of Rhode Island ARISE RIBLIA Caucus economicprogressri.org/13th-annual-po…
Behind the scenes of A Lively Experiment. Check out the latest episode. ⬇️ ⬇️⬇️
Thanks for having Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies on the show, Hummel Report — you had a good conversation on some zesty topics! cc: Bill Bartholomew, A Lively Experiment
📢 Calling all RI Youth (age 14-24). This Friday, Sept. 6 is the deadline for submission. EconomicProgressRI Youth Speak Up for Equity & Justice Showcase. $1000 prize for the winner. economicprogressri.org/about/13-annua…
Via EconomicProgressRI: Friday, Sept. 6, is the deadline for submitting poems, spoken word/performance pieces, or short films in EPI's Equity + Justice Showcase! Open to young (age 14 to 24) RI creatives + artists. $1,000 prize goes to the winner, courtesy of The MUSE Foundation of Rhode Island!
Primaries in RI are important! 🗳️ Early voting ends Sept. 9 🗳️ Statewide Primary Elections Sept. 10 vote.sos.ri.gov Check out EconomicProgressRI Election Toolkit: questions for candidates, bond questions, stay informed economicprogressri.org/resources/2024…
Thank you Meghan Kallman, Evan Shanley , Governor Dan McKee, and all of the advocates for getting the Secure Choice Act across the finish line! This law will transform retirement in our state by assuring employees with little or no retirement savings have a dignified retirement.
Deadline for EconomicProgressRI Youth Speak Up for Equity and Justice Showcase extended to Fri. Sept. 13th. Submit for a chance to win a $1000 prize thanks to the generosity of the Muse Foundation RI. economicprogressri.org/about/13-annua…