California became the first state in the country to enact the "Ebony Alert" law, which is intended to prioritize the search for missing Black youngsters. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 673 into law last Sunday, marking an important step forward in tackling the missing … [Read more...] about California becomes first state to issue an “Ebony Alert” to prioritize missing Black youth
Equality
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Iranian women’s rights activist Narges Mohammadi
Narges Mohammadi, an outspoken campaigner for women's and human rights in Iran, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023. Her dedication to democracy, freedom, and equality garnered international acclaim and support. A voice from behind bars Despite serving numerous sentences … [Read more...] about Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Iranian women’s rights activist Narges Mohammadi
Raising diverse voices and celebrating progress this Pride Month
With the arrival of June comes Pride Month, a time to gather together to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and reflect on the progress achieved toward equality. Despite the ongoing challenges, such as anti-2SLGBTQIA+ laws, (according to the ACLU, there are currently almost 500 … [Read more...] about Raising diverse voices and celebrating progress this Pride Month
Pope Francis makes history by allowing women to vote in bishops’ meetings
In a groundbreaking move, Pope Francis granted women the right to vote in bishops' meetings for the first time. The decision was announced last week and marks a significant step towards gender equality in the Catholic Church. A significant step toward gender equality in the … [Read more...] about Pope Francis makes history by allowing women to vote in bishops’ meetings
Why this year’s New York City Marathon will be the most inclusive yet
The New York City Marathon announced plans to make the event more accessible soon after the Boston Marathon introduced a new nonbinary category for runners in its 2023 edition. Earlier this month, the New York Road Runners (NYRR), the organization in charge of the New York … [Read more...] about Why this year’s New York City Marathon will be the most inclusive yet