North Carolina regards menstrual products as “luxury items” and “non-essential.” Our state is also one of 29 states that tax these products. Representative Julie von Haefen from...[Read More]
Children’s Issues
Articles 
Janeen Gingrich, the interim Executive Director for NC Families United, and former (amazing) Women AdvaNCe board member worked with author Anna Lynch to put together...[Read More]
I’ve worked with kids and babysat for several families over the years, in which I’ve experienced some of the kids’ cutest, sweetest moments. They’ve called...[Read More]
The COVID pandemic has uncovered the precarious situation of child care center businesses. Although child care is a major piece of national economic infrastructure, there...[Read More]
When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, less scary. – Fred Rogers. Writing this wasn’t easy. I grew up...[Read More]
The previous article about Autism in my family’s life was from my point of view and how I navigate my personal and private life while...[Read More]
As told by Na’Via Cooke When you’ve met one child with Autism, you’ve met one child with Autism. Each is as different and as beautiful...[Read More]
Children's IssuesCivic EngagementCivil RightsCriminal JusticeCurrent EventsFamily IssuesGeneralJuvenile JusticePolitics/Public PolicyPoverty IssuesRacial Justice/EquityVotingWomen in PrisonYouth Issues
Women AdvaNCe has named Dawn Blagrove, the Executive Director of the Carolina Justice Policy Center as a Woman to Watch! Dawn is an attorney and attended...[Read More]
BullyingChildren's IssuesCivic EngagementCivil RightsCivil RightsCultural ResourcesCultureCurrent EventsFamily IssuesGeneralMedia ReformRacial Justice/EquityWhite Supremacy
As a black woman in an interracial relationship, I hold my culture. I must pass this culture down to my biracial children. Being in an interracial...[Read More]
Beauty & AgingBullyingChildren's IssuesCultureFamily IssuesGender NonconformityGeneralMental HealthMental HealthSelf CareSelf CareYouth Issues
A few weeks ago I was at a concert where I overheard a conversation between a young girl, probably around eleven or twelve, and her...[Read More]