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The Herstory of Women’s History Month

The Herstory of Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month was born of a gap in our education system and lack of equitable representation in our history books. March was declared Women’s History Month by Congress in 1980, on the heels of a 1970s teacher-led movement to institute a week devoted to women’s...

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Beyond Black History Month

Beyond Black History Month

“Black history…must raise a fundamental question about the quality of life Black people have been allowed to experience. If we are indeed a part of this nation, then our lives and experiences have a claim on our national narrative. African American history forces us...

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Easing In to 2022

Easing In to 2022

Here we are at the top of a new year. The days are short, and the nights are long. It is a time to dream about continuing our work for gender justice and healing in our communities. It is a time to be still, to slow down, and to prioritize quiet. We know we do our...

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May You Find Rest and Connection This Holiday Season

May You Find Rest and Connection This Holiday Season

As we come to the end of 2021 and our second year in a pandemic, we feel all that is happening in our communities personally, politically and economically. COVID variants keep us in a holding pattern of collective uncertainty. Voter suppression laws are being pushed...

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NMW.O Is Hiring!

NMW.O Is Hiring!

NewMexicoWomen.Org is seeking a Deputy Director to join our team.   About NewMexicoWomen.Org: NewMexicoWomen.Org (NMW.O) advances opportunities for self-identified women and girls statewide so they can lead healthy, self-sufficient, and empowered lives. The...

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