Tag: Community Advocacy
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Three Years After Tamir Rice’s Death: The Urgent Need for Police Reform
Get Pregnant Fast As many families gathered to give thanks this past holiday season, the somber three-year anniversary of Tamir Rice’s tragic death went largely unnoticed. Tamir was only 12 years old when he was shot by police while playing with a toy gun in Cleveland, Ohio. As I reflect on this anniversary, I can’t…
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Illinois Senator Acknowledges Muslim Children’s Postcards, Highlighting Our Voices Matter
Get Pregnant Fast As I scroll through my social media feed, absorbing the latest headlines while the news plays in the background, it’s hard to avoid feeling overwhelmed. The weight of the current political climate often leaves me teetering between being an informed citizen and wanting to retreat under a blanket, consumed by frustration and…
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Let’s Stop Debating and Take Action
Get Pregnant Fast This recent shooting struck a deeply personal chord for me. A close friend of my son was in the classroom next to the incident. The mere thought sends chills down my spine, filling me with sorrow for her and all those affected by this heartbreaking event. When I brought up the topic…
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These Women Are Running for Office: Get to Know Their Names
Get Pregnant Fast As the midterm elections approach, a wave of change is sweeping through our political landscape. Women are stepping up in unprecedented numbers to run for office, and it’s a movement we wholeheartedly support. The momentum is palpable, especially with a remarkable increase in first-time female candidates this election cycle. The 2016 election…