March Newsline- Reflections and Highlights from the Month!
March 29, 2022
Hi Friend, March 16th marked the one year anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings, and as we remember the victims, survivors, and their families, we continue to call for the dismantling of the racism, sexism, and classism that perpetuates violence in our communities. As I reflect on how to break free from these oppressive structures…
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February Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
February 22, 2022
Hi Friend, It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about voting rights, utility justice, pay equity, housing rights, reproductive justice, or paid leave–we know that racism & sexism are baked into the institutions that uphold inequity. Our fight for a better future inherently means fighting against anti-Blackness and the pervasive way racial divisions have been used…
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January Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
January 25, 2022
Hi friend, Whatever our color, background or zip code, in America we value our freedom. The freedom to have a say in decisions that impact our lives —from curbing the pandemic to passing paid leave to housing rights to reproductive justice. Voting is the foundation to achieving a future for ourselves, our families, our communities…
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Christina’s Corner – End of Year Message for 2021
December 28, 2021
Hello friends, What a year it has been. Together, we witnessed injustices, changes, and victories around us – all in the midst of the pandemic. While it was certainly challenging in many ways, it also showed how strong we are together, even in the toughest of times. And, most importantly, it showed us that there…
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Home for the Holidays: Updates on Housing Justice
November 9, 2021
We’ve entered the holiday season and that has me thinking a lot about what a “home for the holidays” really means. To me, it means that everyone – no matter where or how they live – deserves a home that is safe, stable, and comfortable. That’s why at 9to5 we’re working towards protecting the rights…
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October Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
October 26, 2021
Hi friend, While we enjoy the spooky treats of the Halloween season, we are also watching Congress with great suspense as they debate funding for critical family policies – like paid leave, affordable childcare, and accessible housing – in the latest version of the Build Back Better Act. I know I’ve sent you emails about…
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August 2021 Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
August 31, 2021
Hi Friend, As we move towards the end of summer I continue to be astounded by our community and what happens when working women and families come together to get things done. From hosting public forums on how to make child care more affordable to helping renters find legal assistance when facing eviction, 9to5 has…
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Working Women Demand an End to Police Brutality and Gun Violence
April 19, 2021
Statement of 9to5 Executive Director Leng Leng Chancey ATLANTA — As former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was standing trial for killing George Floyd, Daunte Wright was shot and killed by a police officer just 10 miles away. Days later, Chicago police released body camera footage of an officer shooting and killing 13-year-old Adam Toledo,…
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“The people have chosen change & progress.” Historic victory is a win for working women
November 7, 2020
ATLANTA — In response to the historic 2020 election results championing issues impacting working women and families, Leng Leng Chancey, the executive director of 9to5, National Association of Working Women, issued the following statement: “Record numbers of women and people of color turned out in force to call for change, delivering a decisive victory for…
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9to5 Organizational Statement on COVID-19
March 18, 2020
9to5 is committed to economic justice along the intersections of gender, class, and race. We will continue to pursue justice together with our members, our staff, and our communities in these challenging times. In order to keep our staff, their families and our members safe and healthy, we have closed our offices and are working…
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