Thank you so much to those of you who attended last Thursday’s virtual screening of Stories Beyond Borders with our friends at Working Films. We...[Read More]
All posts by Antionette Kerr
Board Member ArticleMissing & Murdered Indigenous WomenNative American Heritage MonthNative American Issues
Before 36-year-old Rhonda Jones was identified as a murder victim found on April 18th, 2017 in Robeson County, she was simply a daughter, sister, friend...[Read More]
A sick day? Remote work? That’s not so easy if your job is at a restaurant, a day care center or even in a hospital....[Read More]
In many ways, I consider self-care as being a radical notion for self-sacrificing nonprofit leaders. It reminds me of the revolutionary writer Audre Lorde’s perspective,...[Read More]
Board Member ArticleChildren's IssuesDomestic Violence/Sexual AssaultFamily IssuesFamily/Father IssuesHealth, Wellness, and PreventionHousing & HomelessnessIntimate Partner AbuseIntimate Partner ViolenceMental HealthPoverty IssuesSelf CareViolence PreventionYouth Issues
In December 2019, Women Advance will be rerunning some of our favorite stories during the year. There are too many amazing stories to highlight, but...[Read More]
Abortion RightsFamily IssuesGeneralMyBodyNCPoverty IssuesPregnancyReproductive HealthReproductive RightsSelf CareSelf Care
In December 2019, Women Advance will be rerunning some of our favorite stories during the year. There are too many amazing stories to highlight, but...[Read More]
Board Member ArticleCultureEqual PayFamily IssuesGeneralLivable WagesPoverty IssuesRacial Justice/EquitySelf CareSelf Care
In December 2019, Women Advance will be rerunning some of our favorite stories during the year. There are too many amazing stories to highlight, but...[Read More]
Board Member ArticleChildren's IssuesCivil RightsCultural ResourcesCultureCurrent EventsFamily IssuesGeneralMissing & Murdered Indigenous WomenNative American IssuesTrauma
Four out of five Native women encounter violence today according to the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women. Although the U.S. Department of Justice...[Read More]
Board Member ArticleDisabilities & AbleismDomestic Violence/Sexual AssaultFamily IssuesHealth, Wellness, and PreventionIntimate Partner AbuseIntimate Partner ViolenceLGBTQIAMental HealthMental HealthPoverty IssuesSelf CareSelf CareSenior IssuesSexual AssaultViolence PreventionWorking Families
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Over the years I have shared my deeply personal experiences with the blessing and permission of my mother, a...[Read More]
Abortion RightsBoard Member ArticleEventsFamily LeaveHealth, Wellness, and PreventionMyBodyNCPolitics/Public PolicyReproductive HealthReproductive Rights
When communications director Jo DeLosSantos led the way in sharing abortion stories for our July #MyBodyNC Campaign, we knew it wouldn’t be easy. As she...[Read More]