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Do you know an unstoppable woman* changing Boston? Nominate them for YW Boston’s 2025 cohort of Academy of Women Achievers honorees! In its 30th year, Academy of Women Achievers (AWA) celebrates Boston’s boldest, bravest, and most influential women. This award acknowledges women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement in their professional and civic lives. YW Boston is asking you, our supporters and friends, to nominate women you know who are leading in their fields, creating change, and breaking down barriers in Boston and beyond. Honorees will be inducted into the Academy at our annual luncheon in June 2025. Nominate an unstoppable woman today: https://buff.ly/2FzI485 #AWA *Our gender inclusion statement: The Academy of Women Achievers wishes to recognize all those who identify as women, including transgender, non-binary, gender-fluid, polygender, and gender non-conforming people, whose key gender identity, experience, and internal perception on the spectrum of gender is a woman.

Today, we honor the brave women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote! Their courage and determination reshaped history and gave women the power to shape the future. Although today marks a pivotal step in allowing women to vote, we’d also like to acknowledge that women of color did not have full voting rights until 1965 with the passing of the Voting Rights Act. Despite the passing of voting rights, women have fewer rights today than they’ve had in decades. We call on lawmakers to restore and protect women’s rights by: ✅ Passing voting rights legislation ✅ Adding the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution ✅ Restoring reproductive rights Let's demand progress and protect the hard-won gains of the past. Our fight for equality continues! As we head to the polls this election season, let’s remember their legacy and continue to champion equality and justice for all. Every vote counts, and every voice matters. 🗳️ State Primaries are September 3rd! Learn more about the elections in your area here: https://lnkd.in/euTCjAk7

In a recent article published by WBUR, MIT blames the Supreme Court decision — striking down affirmative action — for its less diverse incoming class. The class of 2028 will be comprised of 16% Black, Hispanic, Native American or Pacific Islander students, a stark decrease from 25% in the last few years. Kathryn Henderson, interim CEO of YW Boston, had this to say: “I am deeply saddened to see the impact the Supreme Court decision unfold in real time. Far too often, people of color are systematically denied equitable access to higher education and career opportunities. “Affirmative action was implemented to rectify these inequities. Undoing it, as we see here with MIT, will further widen the gap in access and opportunity, exacerbating disparities in educational attainment. “The broader implications of this decision extend far beyond college admission, influencing the diversity of the workforce, the representation in leadership, and the inclusivity of our communities.” Stu Schmill, MIT's dean of admission states, “Black and Hispanic students are less likely to attend high schools where calculus is taught, where physics is taught, where computer science is taught. So, this inequality is most pronounced in STEM fields," he told WBUR. "And so, there are fewer of those students in [MIT’s] applicant pool, and we're now no longer able to see them when we do our admission." The article also mentions MIT’s commitment to combat these inequalities and expand racial diversity amid these new legal restrictions. MIT will continue expanding access to K-12 STEM education and provide mentorship to prospective students. Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/3Xdwbjc

🗳️ It's election season and your voice matters! Make sure you're heard by marking these key dates on your calendar 📅 August 24, 2024: Deadline to register for State Primaries 📅 September 3, 2024: Massachusetts State Primary 📅 October 26, 2024: Deadline to register for the State Election 📅 November 5, 2024: General Election Day For information on how to register, vote, or check your registration status, learn more here: https://buff.ly/3PogS3u

Don’t miss our upcoming LeadBoston info session this Monday, August 19th from 4:30pm - 5:30pm. LeadBoston meets organizations’ demand for more inclusive leadership by equipping mid-to senior-level professionals with the knowledge, skills, and network to propel their leadership and their organization’s success. Representing the gamut of Boston’s professional, racial, ethnic, faith, and gender diversity, LeadBostonians are typically leaders with 15 to 30 years of experience and who have the ability to influence change within their organization. At this information session, you’ll learn about the logistics, objectives, and outcomes for LeadBoston 2025. YW Boston staff will offer more information about our next LeadBoston cohort and answer your questions about the program. Learn more at: https://buff.ly/3X3Fu5o #ywboston #leadboston #deileaders #dei #infosession

Inclusive leadership is more than a buzzword—it’s essential for driving real change. YW Boston’s LeadBoston program equips leaders with the tools and skills to become true change agents and tackle challenges head-on. Discover how to evaluate and enhance your own leadership practices to foster a more inclusive and equitable environment. Explore why inclusive leadership is critical to effective DEI strategies and how it can transform your organization here: https://buff.ly/3SEf9bi

Don't miss your chance to join one of Boston's most exclusive professional leadership programs. LeadBoston equips mid-to senior-level professionals who are interested in being more inclusive leaders with the knowledge, skills, and network needed to advance their leadership and propel their organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities forward. LeadBoston is limited to 40 participants, so don’t wait to apply for this chance to step into your inclusive leadership potential! Apply by Friday, August 23rd, 2024 to secure your spot. You can also attend an upcoming info session on August 19th, 2024. Learn more at https://buff.ly/4dBRBfi. #ywboston #leadboston #deileaders #dei

📊 Discover the latest insights on DEI in the nonprofit sector with Race to Lead's new report, "Blocking the Backlash: The Positive Impact of DEI in Nonprofit Organizations." This report dives into data from the 2019 and 2022 Race to Lead surveys and highlights four main findings: 1️⃣ A notable increase in DEI engagement, especially in white-run organizations. 2️⃣ BIPOC respondents consistently rate DEI strategies higher in effectiveness as compared to white respondents 3️⃣ Organizations with 5+ DEI strategies see increases in workplace satisfaction. 4️⃣ DEI initiatives do not equal racial equity. Explore how DEI initiatives are shaping nonprofit workplaces and uncover the gaps that still exist. Dive into the full report here: https://buff.ly/3WAnu19 #DEI #DataDrivenChange

Moms are the backbone of our economy, skillfully juggling careers, and caregiving. Yet, they face systemic challenges, including pay and caregiver discrimination, and limited paid leave, hindering their economic stability and career growth. Currently, working moms earn just 63 cents on the dollar compared to working fathers. 🎉 Massachusetts is well on its way to providing a more equitable workforce! Yesterday, Governor Maura Healey signed the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act into law. A huge win in our fight for wage equity! 🚀👏 However, our work is not done! We urge lawmakers to swiftly pass the: ⚡️ Paycheck Fairness Act, which would modernize and strengthen the Equal Pay Act of 1963 to better combat pay discrimination and close the wage gap. ⚡️ Healthy Families Act, which would set a national standard for paid sick and safe days to allow workers in businesses with 15 or more employees to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick and safe days each year. 🤝 Let’s work together to provide a more equitable work environment for mothers! Contact YW Boston to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e77rscpV

Congratulations are in order! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Brianna Aloisio Savage has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Nonprofit Influencers Transforming the Metro Area! 🌟 As Associate Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement here at YW Boston, Brianna has been instrumental in developing and implementing advocacy strategies, engaging community members, and advancing policy initiatives focused on racial and gender equity. Read more here: https://buff.ly/4cdIEb4 #YWBoston #NonprofitLeaders