For many first-generation Latinx women, leaving home is an act of rebellion. It is the beginning of separating from the nest, an act that can...[Read More]
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Dear Son, Just a few weeks ago, your firstborn child, a little boy, entered your life. These days, you are sleep-deprived and don’t know where...[Read More]
Each year Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th – October 15th, and is a time to honor the rich cultures and contributions of Latinx folks...[Read More]
We are looking for aspiring social/ environmental justice writers in North Carolina. Please apply, if that is you!
UNEARTHED NC: A eco-minded virtual writers retreat
- OCTOBER 22nd 6:00-8:30pm
- Topics: Media insights + How to access public information + Pitching + Social Media
- Space is limited to 15 storytellers (no previous publishing experience required)
- $100 stipends will be paid to each participant
- Applications due by 9.22.20
Co-Sponsored by Southerly Magazine and Women AdvaNCe. This event was made possible through support from the North Carolina Local News Lab.
Labor Issues
In the United States, there are approximately 98,000 public safety communicators. Also identified as first responders, they’re the people on the receiving end of 911...[Read More]
What does the labor movement creation, dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers, mean to you? It’s supposed to be a time...[Read More]
This unprecedented global pandemic has highlighted a host of gaps in our economy and society. From the slim margins of restaurants to the lack of...[Read More]
Latinx Heritage Month
Each year Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th – October 15th, and is a time to honor the rich cultures and contributions of Latinx folks...[Read More]
Sanctuary, a place of refuge or safety, is a basic human need denied to thousands of unauthorized immigrants in the United States. This group of...[Read More]
May is Mental Health Awareness month and talking about mental health is extremely important. It is as important as discussing topics that would normally be...[Read More]