@AFGBA

The nation’s largest membership association of girl-serving organizations and leaders, advancing systemic change to achieve equity. #RaiseYourVoice4Girls

 San Francisco Bay Area
alliance4girls.org
Joined August 2012
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Earlier this year, the CNM team collaborated with @AFGBA to produce resources for girls and gender-expansive youth in LA County. Join us for the shareback session this Wednesday 11/1, which will highlight key findings from the research ⤵️
Alliance for Girls@AFGBA20 Oct 2023
Here are 5️⃣ major takeaways from AFG’s work in LA County. Next week, we’ll highlight 1️⃣ learning every day. Stay tuned! Take the next step @ our virtual Hear Their Voices: LA Community Asset Mapping Shareback meeting 11/1 from 10-11:30am PT! Register: bit.ly/AFGHeatMapShareback
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FUTURES@WithoutViolence29 Sep 2023
Sen. Feinstein is being rightfully lauded for many accomplishments, including the assault weapons ban that saved lives. To us she was more: a friend. She was a true groundbreaker who supported women facing domestic violence when few others did. Statement: bit.ly/3ZD7YT7
U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein speaking at a podium to call for the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

ALT U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein speaking at a podium to call for the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

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Planned Parenthood Action
@PPact28 Sep 2023
On this anniversary of the FDA approval of mifepristone, it’s critical to uplift its safety and efficacy. While available today, mifepristone is still at risk because of a calculated attack by abortion opponents who want your medical decisions to be decided by politicians.
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Michelle Obama
@MichelleObama19 Sep 2023
It’s up to all of us to fight for our democracy and get involved by checking our registration, making a plan to vote, and helping our communities register to vote. This #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, join me and @WhenWeAllVote by checking your voter registration status and encouraging three of your friends to do the same at weall.vote/check.
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HHS
@HHSGov26 Jul 2023
Today, we celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act! This act recognizes the millions of Americans with disabilities and works to give them equal access at home, at work, and in the community. Know your rights! acl.gov/ada

ADA Accessibility

For 33 years, the ADA has helped millions of Americans with disabilities at work, at home, and in the community. Everyone deserves equal access and opportunities.

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Emerge California@EmergeCA26 Jul 2023
July is #DisabilityPrideMonth! Today, July 26, marks 33 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. This month and every month, we celebrate our alums who are proudly leading the way and making positive change for the disability community!
Celebrating Disability Pride Month. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law 33 years ago, on July 26, 1990.

ALT Celebrating Disability Pride Month. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law 33 years ago, on July 26, 1990.

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The Trevor Project
@TrevorProject30 Jun 2023
We know that news regarding recent SCOTUS decisions may be difficult to process & may have a long-lasting impact on marginalized young people, including LGBTQ youth. The Trevor Project is committed to working toward a future where all young people have an equal chance to succeed.
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BREAKING: In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court has issued a ruling in 303 Creative undermining non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized communities. This is a dangerous step backward and gives some businesses the license to discriminate.
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UnitedStateofWomen@USOWomen30 Jun 2023
The student debt crisis disproportionately impacts Black and brown women and gender-expansive borrowers. This decision reverses what would have been life-changing relief for borrowers burdened by a broken student loan system. #StudentDebtIsAGenderIssue
Image description: There is large bold text that says, "Women hold 2/3 of all student loan debt." Below is a text box with black text and yellow highlighted statistics. It has a yellow drop shadow. It says, "Here is the average amount of undergraduate loan debt that women owe by race one year after graduation: Asian women: $27,606.60. Latina women: $29,302.45. White women: $33,851.98. NHPI women: $38,747.44. Black women: $41,465.05."

ALT Image description: There is large bold text that says, "Women hold 2/3 of all student loan debt." Below is a text box with black text and yellow highlighted statistics. It has a yellow drop shadow. It says, "Here is the average amount of undergraduate loan debt that women owe by race one year after graduation: Asian women: $27,606.60. Latina women: $29,302.45. White women: $33,851.98. NHPI women: $38,747.44. Black women: $41,465.05."

"Student Debt is a Gender Issue." "2/3. Nearly two-thirds of all student loan debt is held by women. 26% less. Women with a bachelor's degree who work full time make 26% less than their male counterparts on average. Because of this, it takes women two years longer than men to pay back loans, on average. $15K more. Black women hold the highest amount of student loan debt of any racial or gender group. Women graduate owing almost $22,000 in student debt on average. Black women graduate with an average of $37,558 in student debt.

ALT "Student Debt is a Gender Issue." "2/3. Nearly two-thirds of all student loan debt is held by women. 26% less. Women with a bachelor's degree who work full time make 26% less than their male counterparts on average. Because of this, it takes women two years longer than men to pay back loans, on average. $15K more. Black women hold the highest amount of student loan debt of any racial or gender group. Women graduate owing almost $22,000 in student debt on average. Black women graduate with an average of $37,558 in student debt.

"Student Debt is a Gender Issue." "1/3. One-third of women say that more than 1/4 of their monthly income goes toward student loan debt payments. $120K. Student survivors of sexual assault drop out of school at a rate of 34%. For survivors, the economic cost of assault is around $120K over their lifetime on top of student loan debt. 51%. Student loan debt is a gender issue that significantly impacts trans people, with over half (51.0%) of transgender adults carrying federal student loans.

ALT "Student Debt is a Gender Issue." "1/3. One-third of women say that more than 1/4 of their monthly income goes toward student loan debt payments. $120K. Student survivors of sexual assault drop out of school at a rate of 34%. For survivors, the economic cost of assault is around $120K over their lifetime on top of student loan debt. 51%. Student loan debt is a gender issue that significantly impacts trans people, with over half (51.0%) of transgender adults carrying federal student loans.

"Make no mistake: Student debt is a gender and racial issue. Women hold two-thirds of America’s total student debt, with Black women carrying the most student debt of any group. President Biden’s student debt cancellation plan was a huge win for women and gender-expansive people everywhere." Below is bold white text that says, "By striking down his plan, the Court is denying permanent relief to millions of borrowers who are burdened by a broken system."

ALT "Make no mistake: Student debt is a gender and racial issue. Women hold two-thirds of America’s total student debt, with Black women carrying the most student debt of any group. President Biden’s student debt cancellation plan was a huge win for women and gender-expansive people everywhere." Below is bold white text that says, "By striking down his plan, the Court is denying permanent relief to millions of borrowers who are burdened by a broken system."

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Image of Justice Sonia Sotomayor with a quote from her dissent in the Harvard affirmative action case: "Ignoring race will not equalize a society that is racially unequal. What was true in the 1860s, and again in 1954, is true today: Equality requires acknowledgment of inequality."

ALT Image of Justice Sonia Sotomayor with a quote from her dissent in the Harvard affirmative action case: "Ignoring race will not equalize a society that is racially unequal. What was true in the 1860s, and again in 1954, is true today: Equality requires acknowledgment of inequality."

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IGNITE National@IGNITE_National29 Jun 2023
IGNITE CEO @SaraGuillermo19 released a statement today on the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action ruling. While we're disappointed with this ruling, IGNITE will continue to fight for better equity and access for all: ignitenational.org/blog/igni…
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Equity demands colleges consider race during admissions. This decision harms students ability to say how racial identity contributes to their success and makes a less dynamic and enriching educational experience for all students
The New York Times
@nytimes29 Jun 2023
Breaking News: The Supreme Court rejected affirmative action at Harvard and UNC. The major ruling curtails race-conscious college admissions in the U.S., all but ensuring that elite institutions become whiter and more Asian and less Black and Latino. nyti.ms/4347Xrx
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UnitedStateofWomen@USOWomen27 Jun 2023
Happy birthday to Helen Keller, the late American author, disability rights advocate, political activist, and lecturer! Keller was the first deafblind person in the U.S. to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, and a founding member of the ACLU.
A square black and white image of Helen Keller. There is a white “w” U S O W logo in the top left corner.

ALT A square black and white image of Helen Keller. There is a white “w” U S O W logo in the top left corner.

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Planned Parenthood@PPMarMonte25 Jun 2023
Nothing about overturning Roe was intended to protect lives. No one should have to wait until they’re sick or near death to get the health care they need. States with an abortion ban or restriction hinder the quality of care it provides its residents. 🎨 @liberaljanee
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IGNITE National@IGNITE_National17 Apr 2023
That’s a wrap on #IGNITEtheCapitol California! The next generation of leaders are ready to own their political power. Thank you to everyone who helped make today such a success, including our partners @AFGBA and @GirlScoutsHCC
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IGNITE National@IGNITE_National17 Apr 2023
At the heart of #IGNITEtheCapitol is our commitment to helping young women own their political power and advocate for change. @GENupUS is joining us in hosting a press conference in support of #AB1138. Head over to IG to check out the live stream!
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IGNITE National@IGNITE_National17 Apr 2023
There’s nothing more valuable to future leaders than stepping inside the halls of power. #IGNITEtheCapitol CA participants are on their way to be recognized on the assembly floor!
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Shanti Elise Prasad@shantielise17 Apr 2023
What a powerful group of girls and young women who are excited to learn about fighting for change at #IGNITEtheCapitol2023 wait to see their names on a ballot some day soon.
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IGNITE National@IGNITE_National17 Apr 2023
Owning your political power starts with the right training. Participants at #IGNITEtheCapitol are learning the ins and outs of political leadership. We just know there’s a future president in this room! 🙌
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Shanti Elise Prasad@shantielise17 Apr 2023
CA Senator @CarolineMenjiv3 speaking about how she’s the daughter of a single mom from El Salvador, a queer woman of color & the youngest Senator who now represents 1 million Californians. “Don’t let anyone tell you you’re too young or inexperienced to run.” #IGNITEtheCapitol2023
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