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“A functioning democracy demands work every day of the year,” said Gloria Blackwell, American Association for University Women (AAUW) CEO. “It is now, after an election, when the real work begins. We must come together and continue the fight to advance equity for women.”

Here is an official response to the 2025 election. Our branch will follow suit and mobilize.

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Excited to attend TEDNext and take part in this new platform. Follow me as I take you on this journey. Attending this event will increase the number of attendees at our next TEDxUStreetWomen Conference! Time to Elevate and Be Better!


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Monique Ruff-Bell on LinkedIn: #ted #tednext #tedtalks #tedx I can't believe TEDNext is almost here. One more week, and we will be ascending on Atlanta like bee's to honey. Let me tell you about the TEDNext…

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was just the beginning. Today, new restrictions threaten voters in 27 states. These laws hit minorities, women, youth, and people with disabilities hardest. Know your rights, register to vote, and support the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Get involved locally to protect voting access. Share this info - your voice matters in our democracy.

Now is the time to pick the next TEDx speaker! Ever wondered how individuals make it to the TEDx stage? At our People's Choice Talent Showcase, you, the People, have the power to decide who will be the next TEDx speaker to stand on the red dot and share their idea with the world.

Aspiring speakers are given 5 minutes to pitch their idea to a group of individuals, aiming to convince the curation team and the audience that their talk is TED-worthy. The chosen winner will have the opportunity to grace the main TEDxUStreetWomen stage in the Fall of 2025.

You have the chance to select who will be on the next TEDxUStreetWomen stage. The winner will hold the prestigious title, "The People's Choice Winner - 2024", just like DeWana Hadder, The People's Choice Winner - 2023. Sign up now at the provided link! https://PeoplesChoiceAwards-September2024.eventbrite.com

Stay updated on the TEDxUStreetSalon event through our social media platforms. Like, follow, and subscribe to our IG, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter pages for exclusive opportunities such as free tickets. Stay connected - you wouldn't want to miss out!


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Congratulations to the Bold, Brilliant, and Badass women who made it through TED's strict guidelines! Let's take a moment to give them a round of applause. You can check out their amazing talks at https://www.tedxustreetwomen.com/2023speakers

Exciting news! TED has approved another license for us to hold three events this year - starting this JUNE. Stay tuned for our upcoming TEDx events on the Future of Global Democracy. Join us for thought-provoking panel discussions, inspiring speaker talks, and a voter registration drive. Don't miss out on the People's Choice Award, where you can help decide who will be on the stage for our next TEDxUStreetWomen event scheduled for 2025. More information is on the way, but in the meantime, sit back and enjoy our 2023 TEDxUStreetWomen speaker talks.

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We are proud to introduce our “Where Are They Now” Speaker Spotlight Series. A place where you can keep up with our previous TEDxUStreetWomen speakers.

Our first speaker is Michele Barnwell Michele Barnwell one of our first TEDxUStreetWomen speakers. Michele is an executive producer and writer/storyteller, she has spent her career working on nonfiction content for television and digital platforms— with an exciting emphasis on authentic story-craft and an expertise in the same. Some of her accomplishments include Party Girls: Exploring Politics Across America (“party” as in political party)— a 6-part road-trip documentary web series following six new voters from different political parties in the lead-up to the 2016 Presidential election, the Netflix original documentary series Flint Town (an Anonymous Content production), Show Producer for the reality series America’s Next Top, and Tiny & Toya.

Her talk entitled Scripting Your Own Reality shares her professional and personal story where she reflects on whose story/life she was living? She asks the listener to question their life - Is it the one you chose for yourself or the one someone else “cast” you into?
Check out her TEDxUStreetWomen talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHdThhwQKls

Currently Michele served as Showrunner Executive Producer of Season 2 "High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America", which is now streaming only on Netflix. This was a powerful work of love, strength and storytelling. Together with my amazing team, meeting and documenting the keepers of our culture was a blessing and a joy. Stepping onboard this series in its second season felt like a sacred trust. The series is available in 190 countries and in SEVERAL dozen languages, streaming only on Netflix. Check out the trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBGGgSeJSj8















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Save the date. Washington DC Branch of the American Association of University of Women (AAUW) is hosting its annual open house and business meeting. Open to all. Complimentary dinner and networking. Email your RSVP (include any guests) to [email protected]. Learn more by visiting https://mailchi.mp/ef9bec207942/open-house-august-30-9033893

Annual Open House & Branch Meeting-August 30 2022 All are welcomed - https://mailchi.mp/ef9bec207942/open-house-august-30-9033893

'Whole range of rights could now be at risk' if Roe v. Wade is overturned, Biden says: Live updates

TIME IS NOW TO STAND UP FOR RIGHTS THAT COULD BE TAKEN AWAY AT A MOMENTS NOTICE! CALL YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES TO SEE WHAT CAN BE DONE IF IT IS OVERTURNED. SOME STATES ARE ALREADY MOBILIZING.. TIME FOR ACTION!!!

'Whole range of rights could now be at risk' if Roe v. Wade is overturned, Biden says: Live updates Live updates: President Joe Biden said Tuesday that LGBTQ rights and others could be a risk if the Supreme Court overturns Roe V. Wade.