A MESSAGE OF THANKSGIVING
In this season of Thanksgiving let us embrace the words of renowned poet Maya Angelou-
“Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.”
Thanksgiving is a time when we gather around the table with family, friends, and loved ones to celebrate our blessings of the past year. It is our time to put aside our differences, give thanks for our blessings and express our gratitude.
As we are move into the last weeks of 2023, we have witnessed and experienced some of the most challenging times that many of us have ever seen. Amid these times, we have been brought closer together not because of our similarities but because of our differences.
During our 2019 Symposium, Our WA President Gwainevere Catchings Hess said, “there is no power greater than a communitv that knows what it cares about.” We are thankful for our board members, our national collaborating organizations, and our supporters as we continue to work to strengthen our efforts combatting issues affecting Black women worldwide. What we know for sure is that when our issues are resolved, those same issues are resolved for others.
Voters Rights. Reproductive Rights. Immigration Rights. Economic Rights. Religious Rights. Our diversity of culture should provide each of us the opportunity to live our lives how we choose.
We embrace – UNESCO’s 1995 Declaration of Principles on Tolerance
“Tolerance is respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world’s cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human.”
The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. wishes you a Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, peace, and the spirit of togetherness. May this day remind us to embrace tolerance and appreciate the unique perspectives that make us the strong community that we are.
THE BLACK WOMEN’S AGENDA, INC. CALLS FOR ELECTORAL ACTIVISM FOLLOWING GRAND JURY’S DECISION IN FERGUSON, MO
WASHINGTON, DC – December 1, 2014 – In the wake of the St. Louis County grand jury’s decision not to indict the White officer who shot and killed Michael Brown, an 18-year-old unarmed African-American youth in Ferguson, MO, The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. (BWA) is calling on the citizens of Ferguson, St. Louis County and other U.S. cities to channel their frustration into changing the face and attitudes of local government at the polls.
Black Women’s Agenda Supreme Court Alert Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action
On Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in a 6-2 decision, the United States Supreme Court upheld a voter-approved change to the Michigan Constitution prohibiting the use of affirmative action in its state public college admissions. This decision upholds a 2006 Michigan ballot initiative where voters approved a prohibition on race-based admissions at state schools. This decision does not change the ability of schools in states that do not have such bans to consider race as one of the factors in their admissions process. Dealing a blow to affirmative action, the Court upheld the ballot initiative as one method of challenging race-conscious admissions policies.
SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH LEARN THE SIGNS, RECOGNIZE THE SYMPTOMS, GET HELP
A noted author once wrote, “People assume you aren’t sick unless they see the sickness on your skin.” This month, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. (BWA) invite you to join the “I’m Into Mental Health” campaign supporting Mental Health Awareness Month by becoming Inspired, Informed, and Involved.
Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones with Vaccines! 💉
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Let’s work together to keep our communities safe and healthy.
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You inspired. You encouraged. You remained steadfast.
We thank you being you.
"The fight for the ideals that reflect America at its best: Freedom, opportunity, fairness, and dignity. That is a fight I will never give up." - Vice President Kamala Harris, 2024 Presidential Candidate
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We Are STRONGER Together! Every Woman in our country deserves to live freely and safely without fear of her health being criminalized.
As you prepare to go to the polls, remember the words shared here... I am one of them...
Your Vote is Your Voice. WE have the power to protect the rights of women in every community across OUR country!
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