It’s been a surreal and somewhat disconcerting experience for the trans and trans-sympathetic community to see such a beloved (and otherwise moderately progressive) voice as...[Read More]
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The first time I went to a Pride March and community festival, I left my five-year-old child with friends when I visited the staging area...[Read More]
Ten years ago as a high school student in North Carolina, I did not learn about the historic Stonewall Riots that occurred in the summer...[Read More]
During the month of June, Women AdvaNCe will be sharing stories from the PRIDE community. There is a saying – when you see a cardinal...[Read More]
It goes without saying that the Super Bowl is one of America’s largest cultural holidays. Super Bowl LIV features teams from San Francisco (The 49ers)...[Read More]
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It’s the beginning of 2020 and we’re talking about how to keep resolutions, form better habits, or how much of the impeachment hearings we can...[Read More]
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The North Carolina Women AdvaNCe Summit: Disruption 2020 is set for June 6, 2020 at the historic Salem College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. As the...[Read More]
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A few weeks ago I was at a concert where I overheard a conversation between a young girl, probably around eleven or twelve, and her...[Read More]
In December 2019, Women Advance will be rerunning some of our favorite stories during the year. There are too many amazing stories to highlight, but...[Read More]
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]
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.