Gender issues

Why Black Women’s Job Losses Hurt More Than We Think

The promise of increasing employment for US workers doesn’t appear to include women. The latest policies and cuts to departments and grants seem to be targeting women in general, and Black women in particular. Census statistics from 2023 showed growth in equality and work for women, but have backslid since the reversal of Roe v.

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Andreas Pettersson: Power Without Permission

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Red Circle | Spotify | YouTube https://youtu.be/VrJRye9EzuU Andreas Pettersson: Power Without Permission Welcome to Smart, Amazing Conversations with Dr. Nancy, a podcast that explores the stories of life and leadership from extraordinary women – and men – who are making a difference and creating a better world. Each episode features powerful conversations filled with

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Empowering Futures Through Education: The Story of Serenity Sosa

At the heart of Women Connect4Good’s mission is a deep commitment to lifting women up and building a better, more inclusive world. Serenity Sosa, a 2025 graduate of Drury University and a proud recipient of the Women Connect4Good scholarship, is a powerful example of that impact. We had the pleasure of meeting Sosa during Drury

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The Power of Philanthropy to Make Change

Many people shy away from using the word philanthropy. That may be because it’s a long word—sometimes tricky to pronounce—and often associated with extreme wealth, complex systems, and institutional tools like grants. But at its core, philanthropy simply means giving. The word’s Greek root translates to “love of humankind,” which frames philanthropy as something deeply

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She Believed in Me Before I Believed in Myself

by L.Y. Marlow, Founder of Saving Promise At just 17 years old, I was a single mom, growing up in one of the most drug- and gang-infested housing projects in South Philadelphia. My first boyfriend—the father of my child—was abusive. My life felt like it was spiraling, with little hope of ever rising above the

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Make Every Day Mother’s Day—Support Moms (and Dads)

The question some are asking this Mother’s Day is how much money will it take to motivate women to have babies. The amount floating around the new proposal is $5,000 each. The goal is to raise the population growth rate from the current .98 (which includes net immigration and decreased deaths) to 2.1, the amount

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Stacey Tisdale and Sayam Ibrahim: Creating Financial Freedom

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Red Circle | Spotify | YouTube https://youtu.be/ohJs0tZniTo Welcome to Smart, Amazing Conversations with Dr. Nancy, a podcast that explores the stories of life and leadership from extraordinary women – and men – who are making a difference and creating a better world. Each episode features powerful conversations filled with personal stories, insights, and actionable

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Persistent Issues Prevent Equity and Emotional Wellbeing

For fourteen years, the Center for Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary’s University (MSMU) has produced the Annual Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California™ with one important mission—to identify issues that prevent equity for women and girls. This provides leaders across a wide spectrum of organizations with information crucial to creating a more

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Fearless Creativity: How Maggie O’Neill is Inspiring a Movement

Have you ever stepped into a space and immediately felt its magic? That’s exactly what the Women Connect4Good team experienced last month during our visit to Maggie O’Neill’s studio in Washington, D.C. With the constant bombardment of daily stimuli, it’s easy to grow indifferent—even desensitized by the neverending, often over-the-top effects and graphic imagery coming

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