Women

African American Women Make History at Democratic National Convention

For the first time in the history of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), three African American women were named to top leadership positions. Rev. Leah D. Daughtry, Donna Brazile, and the Honorable Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio served as leaders at the 2016 Democratic National Convention held last week at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA.

Women to drop lawsuit on hair braiding in Iowa amid new law

Two women challenging Iowa’s regulation on African-style hair braiding plan to drop a lawsuit they filed last year because of an upcoming change in state law, a move that highlights occupational licensing requirements around the country that research show can be burdensome to workers.

State Sen. Holly Mitchell Holds Public Hearing on Women and Inequality

Sen. Bob Huff and Sen. Holly J. Mitchell listen to testimony delivered by community stakeholders and advocates regarding homelessness, sex trafficking and foster care of homeless and exploited women at a “Women and Inequality; Strategies to Promote Opportunity” public hearing. The hearing was held at the Weingart YMCA Wellness and Aquatic Center on Nov. 6 in Los Angeles. The facts are startling: women and girls in Los Angeles County experience the greatest incidents of poverty, homelessness and sex trafficking in Los Angeles County. Statistics from the Senate Committee on Women and Equality indicate that 35 percent of women in South

USC Women’s Basketball Prepares for New Season and New Players

The new season brings a drastic change in the roster for the USC Women’s Basketball team, changes that require a lot of diligent restraint by head coach Cynthia Cooper-Dyke. “We have a lot of different dynamics working here,” said Cooper-Dyke. “We’re trying to demonstrate as much patience as possible to get all of those pieces working together.” The roster includes five returning players. Junior guard Jordan Adams and senior guard Brianna Barrett note that they are using their experience to guide new players. “The people that are new have a lot of learning to do, a lot of catching up

Excitement builds for Justice or Else

Excitement builds as travelers from far and wide finalize plans to coverage on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March. The gathering, themed “Justice or Else,” is scheduled to take place October 10, 2015 beginning at the West Steps of the U.S. Capitol. “Justice or Else” is for all who have been suffering oppression and injustice, including Native Americans, Latinos, women, veterans, and poor Whites. The Justice or Else movement’s demands are clear. It wants land and justice for Blacks in America who have given her 460 years of sweat and

Garcetti Appoints Pamela Bakewell to L.A. Commission on the Status of Women

Mayor Eric Garcetti’s newest appointment to the City of Los Angeles Commission on the Status of Women, businesswoman and community advocate Pamela A. Bakewell, was confirmed this week by the Los Angeles City Council. “L.A. is at its best when we protect equal opportunity for all, regardless of gender,” said Mayor Garcetti. “With her accomplishments in business and distinguished record of advocacy for underrepresented communities, I know Pamela will bring valuable insight to the work of deepening our commitment to gender equity and inclusiveness. She will help make certain those values remain central to our work here at the City

SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN’S DAY HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR MORE CHANGE

Recognition of the indispensable role played by women in defeating apartheid was the focus of countless speeches, film showings and even fashion shows as the country paused this week for National Women’s Day, a public holiday. Women’s Affairs Minister Susan Shabangu kicked off the activities with a speech on Pan African Women’s Day, celebrated on the last day of July. “This year marks 59 years since the 1956 Women’s march to the Union Buildings where women protested against the pass laws which among other things restricted their freedom of movement,” she began.   “The march by 20,000 women challenged an