Political EmpowHERment

On February 16, Don Lemon made a sexist remark about former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley's presidential candidacy on "CNN This Morning." Haley proposed that politicians above the age of 75 undergo mental competency testing when she announced her run for office.  51-year-old Haley, according to Lemon, "isn't in her prime." Lemon made the claim that a woman is only "considered to be in her prime in her 20s, 30s, and maybe 40s" in an effort to defend his position. Comments like that are dangerous and adds to the notion that women lose worth as we get older. Ageism and sexism have combined effects on older women in many facets of life. They are reportedly more likely than men to experience ageism. They may experience combined prejudice in their ability to get jobs and what they are payed in those jobs. Older workers are less likely to be hired by employers, particularly if they are women. Ageism and sexism coexist in the political sphere as well...

On February 19–20, hundreds of members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® will visit the Georgia State Capitol. They will express their frustrations to the elected people there and push them to pass laws that will benefit the communities they represent.  The event, which is in its 30th year, has "Preserving the Promise of Democracy" as its 2023 topic. On February 19, activities will take place digitally, while attendees from both online and offline locations are welcome to events on February 20. The oldest Greek-letter organization founded by Black, college-educated women is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®. We were established with the purpose of serving, and we take this duty incredibly seriously. As future legislation is being discussed, we are able to meet with elected leaders, speaking up for those in the areas we serve, and ensuring that all voices are heard. Advancing fairness and equity, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® has always been in the forefront of ...

President Abraham Lincoln replaced the image of Liberty on the penny in 1909 as a result of a shift in public perception about depicting real people on coins at the turn of the 20th century. The images of the presidents on the other official currency changed throughout the beginning half of the 20th century. The presidents were substituted for the legendary figure that was required by law to represent liberty on the obverse of coins. Susan B. Anthony initially appeared on the dollar nearly 200 years after the Mint created its first circulation currency. The first coin in circulation to feature a non-mythical woman was the Susan B. Anthony Dollar. President Dwight D. was replaced by her image. The American Women Quarters Program is the first circulating currency initiative with a reverse topic that only celebrates women and their achievements to this nation. The Mint will release five designs every year, each honoring a different American woman, from 2022 through 2025. The women will co...

  Tyre Nichols' death at the hands of police was mourned by Vice President Kamala Harris, who called it a moment that calls for legislative police reform. In her brief words at Tyre Nichols' Memphis memorial service, Harris remarked, "Tyre Nichols should have been safe."  As she urged Congress to adopt police reform legislation, the vice president expressed that Nichols' passing may "shine a light on the path toward peace and justice." Renewing calls for police reform and protests were triggered by footage of the violent attack from New York to Los Angeles. During her time as a senator from California, Harris co-authored legislation with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey that mirrored the House-passed George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021. After seeing Kamala Harris speak out about police reform and this bill, I wanted a further look into the opinions and/or solutions surrounding the topic. After multiple searches all that would come up w...