This Women’s Equality Day we need concrete action, not just lip service.
August 26, 2024
This Women’s Equality Day we need concrete action, not just lip service. As we commemorate Women’s Equality Day, we’re reminded of the long struggle for women’s rights and the work that still lies ahead. As Black women, caregivers, and co-CEOs of 9to5, we’ve seen firsthand how far we’ve come – and how far we have…
By Mica Whitfield
Congress Must Work With Directly Impacted People On Any Solution To The Child Care Crisis
August 12, 2024
This Op-Ed was originally posted on Newsone. Early childhood education and care reduces inequalities over the life of the child, while supporting children to receive the academic, social and emotional and enrichment services they need to be successful in kindergarten and beyond. It also enables parents to work while knowing their most precious resource –…
By Mica Whitfield
Ending Workplace Sexual Harassment is Economic Justice
June 27, 2024
Since our founding, 9to5 has been organizing women against workplace sexual harassment, gendered perceptions of work responsibilities, and unequal career opportunities. In nearly fifty years many things have changed for women in the workplace, but we continue to face ongoing and persistent sexual harassment that has a lifelong ripple effect on our ability to thrive economically. More…
By Mica Whitfield
Ending Workplace Harassment is Economic Justice
March 7, 2024
Since our founding, 9to5 has been organizing women against workplace sexual harassment, gendered perceptions of work responsibilities, and unequal career opportunities. After more than fifty years, many things have changed for women in the workplace but we continue to face ongoing and persistent sexual harassment that has a lifelong ripple effect on our ability to…
By Mica Whitfield
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