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Personal Stories Tell Us Why Paid Leave is Needed Now

With only 16% of Americans able to access paid leave, whether for personal medical needs or those of a family member, many people face financial...[Read More]

28 Oct
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When Costumes Cross the Line

In 2016, my friends and I decided to go to a “paint party” in a Raleigh club. I was excited about the event, because I...[Read More]

25 Oct
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Día de Muertos

I grew up in a Mexican household speaking the language and eating the food, but most importantly, learning about all the different traditions the beautiful...[Read More]

23 Oct
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Current Events Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Family Issues General Health and Safety Health, Wellness, and Prevention Livable Wages Teen Dating Violence Violence Prevention

Domestic Violence Hotlines Answered: “I Am So Glad You Called, My Name is Emma. How Can I Help You?”

“Now, before we get started, I just want to let you know that everything you tell me is confidential, unless I hear that you’re going...[Read More]

21 Oct
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Stand with Families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Four out of five Native women encounter violence today according to the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women. Although the U.S. Department of Justice...[Read More]

18 Oct
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Children's Issues Culture Current Events Family Issues Farm Workers General Immigrant Issues Latinx Livable Wages Poverty Issues Racial Justice/Equity Self Care Working Families

Let Us Re-Write Our Narratives

What is a strong woman? I often ask myself that question. Our individualistic society seems to only focus on the successful business woman, the scientist,...[Read More]

16 Oct
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Sofia Enriquez: Art and Latinx Heritage

Sofia Enriquez is an artist who expresses the diversity, greatness, and vibrant culture that represents who she is as well as her heritage. The way...[Read More]

14 Oct
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The Immigration Process is Woefully Unfair and Broken

As someone who is in the middle of the immigration process with her spouse, I can tell you that the process is stressful, scary and...[Read More]

11 Oct
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Budget Policy & Priorities Children's Issues Education Family Issues Family Leave General Health, Wellness, and Prevention PaidLeaveNC Politics/Public Policy Poverty Issues Self Care Teachers Working Families

Paid Leave Still Not Reality for North Carolina

When Ashton Clemmons decided to run for office, she knew she’d be adding one more thing to her already full plate. In truth, she didn’t...[Read More]

9 Oct
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Civic Engagement Community Issues & Volunteering Education Family Issues General Immigrant Issues Latinx LBGTQIA Racial Justice/Equity Self Care White Supremacy

In Process: Building Identities is Survival

As a first-generation child of immigrants, I have spent countless hours exploring the complexities of my identity. I often reflect upon the lessons learned throughout...[Read More]

7 Oct
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