January 2019 - BlackHer.us

Majority Rules and Other Lessons Learned from the Shutdown

by Angela Dorn | Jan 27, 2019 | Articles

The longest government shut down in our nation’s history is over – at least for now. On Friday, January 25th, 2019, Trump signed a bill to fund the government through February 15th, while negotiations continue over border security. “Partisanship,” he said, “has...

On Using Data to Improve Black Lives: An Interview with Yeshimabeit Milner

by Jocelyn Harmon | Jan 26, 2019 | Our Sheroes

Our BlackHer Shero of the Week is Yeshimabeit Milner, founder and executive director of Data for Black Lives, a web platform that links scientists and programmers to activists and organizers, and provides grassroots organizations with the data tools they need. Milner...

Senator Kamala Harris is Running for President of the United States!

by Jocelyn Harmon | Jan 21, 2019 | Articles

Senator Kamala Harris (CA) is running for President of the United States in 2020. To learn more about her, watch the video below and then, join her...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Speaks at the 2019 Women’s March

by Jocelyn Harmon | Jan 20, 2019 | Videos

“I Have the Gavel.”: How Congresswoman Maxine Waters Aims to Make America Great Again!

by Jocelyn Harmon | Jan 20, 2019 | Our Sheroes

Our BlackHer Shero of the Week is Congresswoman Maxine Waters who represents California’s 43rd District. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to hear her speak at the Center for American Progress. As you may know, in addition to serving as a member of the...