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An online publication focused on Black & Brown women in government, politics & civic engagement.

04/05/2023

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story documents Queen Charlotte's time on the throne as well as her love story with King George III. The series stars India Ria Amarteifio as Young Queen Charlotte. Queen Charlotte was the first Black queen of England. Despite facing discrimination and prejudice, Queen Charlotte's strength and resilience paved the way for future generations of Black leaders. She reigned for 60 years.

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03/05/2023

Woosah: A Survival Guide for Women of Color Working in Corporate”
"Are you a woman of color navigating the corporate world? Check out 'Woosah: A Survival Guide for Women of Color Working in Corporate' by Rahkal C. D. Shelton. This book is a must-read for anyone facing the unique challenges of being a woman of color in a predominantly white workplace. It offers valuable insights and practical tips for overcoming obstacles and thriving in your career. Let's support and empower each other as we break barriers and shatter glass ceilings.

02/05/2023

A huge congratulations goes to Christale Spain a longtime party operative, was elected Saturday as chair of South Carolina’s Democratic Party, becoming the first Black woman to lead the organization in what will be the Democrats’ leadoff presidential voting state in 2024.
Spain was elected during the party’s convention Saturday in Columbia. She takes over in a wave of changes across state Democratic parties for 2024. With her election, and thanks to the party’s recent revamp of its primary schedule, four of the five states in which Democrats will vote first next year — Georgia, Michigan, Nevada and South Carolina — now have Black women chairing their state parties.
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01/05/2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want to highlight the importance of addressing mental health within the Black community, particularly for Back women. Mental health issues are often stigmatized and go undiagnosed, leading to negative spaces for Black Women to heal and thrive. Here are a few organizations that are dedicated to Black Women’s Mental Health
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• Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (): Tarji P. Henson named this foundation after her father who suffered from mental health illness the Foundation exists to both normalize and improve access to mental health services for Black communities in hopes of eradicating the stigma around seeking help and support.
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• The Loveland Foundation: (): committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls.
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• Therapy for Black Girls: (): Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls.
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• The Foundation for Black Women Wellness: (): committed to mobilizing African American women to pursue and sustain mind-body-spirit wellness, and to raise the visibility and support of Black women’s health as a community and public health priority.
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Black Girls Smile: (): Empowering and supporting the mental health of Black Women & Girls.
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30/04/2023

The Folding Chair is founded by Black Women who stands on the principles of strong women empowering other women! We believe it is up to us to lay the foundation for our daughters/granddaughters/ nieces NOW. We are fully committed to empowering and amplifying the voices of our Black and Brown sisters in all spaces. We see you, we applaud you, we are so proud of you! Continue to break glass ceilings and be the footprint we all need to see In this world!
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29/04/2023

Where are they now. These 3 women ran for Governor in 2022- What are they up to?

Danielle Allen: (): Danielle Allen ran for Governor of Massachusetts, a Washington Post contributing columnist, is a political theorist at Harvard University, where she is James Bryant Conant University Professor and director of the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Ethics.
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Stacey Abrams: (): Stacey Yvonne Abrams is an American politician, lawyer, voting rights activist, and author who served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2007 to 2017, serving as minority leader from 2011 to 2017, Who ran for Governor in 2018 & 2022. Stacey was also the first Black Woman to become the first African-American female major-party gubernatorial nominee in the United States. Currently Stacey serves as the As Inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics at Howard University.
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Carnita Atwater: (): Ran for Governor of Tennessee in 2021, served as a community activist that wanted to see change in her state. she amassed 56,061 votes in the Aug. 4 gubernatorial primary. The loss, however, fueled Atwater’s desire to step back into the political arena. On Aug. 5, a day after the election, Atwater formally announced her intentions via Facebook live to run for president of the United States in 2024.
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27/04/2023

We believe that by amplifying the voices of Black and Brown women, we can guarantee a democracy that works for everyone. Join us in ensuring that Black and Brown women are a key part of shaping the future we deserve.

26/04/2023

This week the reported that more Black Women Run for Office, but prospects fade the higher they go. Over the past decade, Black Women have made tremendous gains: Kamala Harris broke barriers as the nation’s first Black Woman and Female Vice President. More Black Women are leading major cities, and many more have sought Senate and Governorships.
The Folding Chair is committed to telling the stories of these Black Women, amplifying their voices, campaigns, and policies.
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24/04/2023

Our foundation and mission is rooted in making sure we amplify Black and Brown voices and create a space that builds, uplifts, encourages and empowers our black and brown girls to grow up and be phenomenal shakers and movers in their own right! We appreciate all of you who have followed us we hope that you continue to share our work and invite others to be apart of our network and community!
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23/04/2023

Today is Earth Day, and as always Black Women are leading the charge to ensuring environmental justice for all.
•Leah Thomas(): founded Intersectional Environmentalist, a collective that provides services and resources for those interested in green causes.

•Hazel M. Johnson: Known as the mother of Environmental Justice & Founder People for Community Recovery.

•Arielle King() and (): co-founder of Vermont Law School’s Environmental Justice Law Society and The Environmental Justice Clinic

•Marjorie Richard: founded Concerned Citizens of Norco to seek justice from Shell in the form of fair and just resettlement costs for her family and her neighbors.

21/04/2023

Sometimes creating opportunities for yourself means setting breaking ceilings for future generations to come!

20/04/2023

April 11th-April 17th was Week How did Some of our favorite legislators and advocates spend the week: The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, Women’s Health Caucus and Commission for women in conjunction with Second Lady emphasized proposed investments in improving Black Maternal Health across the Commonwealth of PA. Rep. Gina H. Curry ( ) and Rep. LaTasha D. Mayes ( ) hosted hearings in the PA State House on Black Maternal Health and the troubling statistics for Black mothers.
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19/04/2023

Shirley Chisholm made history in 1972 when she became the first African American woman to run for President of the United States. Chisholm’s presidential campaign was born out of frustration with the political system and a desire to see change. Chisholm campaign faced many challenges, including lack of media attention.

To a large extent, the media portrayed Chisholm as a candidate for the Blacks and women. The repeated headlines and articles describing her as minority candidate in a reputable news outlet like the New York Times focused on emphasizing the popular attitude but also at the expense of reporting her stance other important national issues. This representation by the mass media also marginalized Chisholm’s voter base, bearing in mind that the manner in which the media presents content to its audience (e.g., word choice, labels, categories, etc.) significantly influences conclusions.
We see the same coverage of Black and Brown Women in todays media portrayal- from 1972-2023

The Folding Chair is committed to telling the untold stories of Black and Brown Women in politics and civic engagement- Welcome to the Folding Chair.

07/04/2023

Rosanna Ramos-Velita discussed her career and provided insight into that question during a panel at WHALAC 2023.

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