IGNITE Announces Updates to Board of Directors

IGNITE, America's largest, most diverse nonprofit organization devoted to young women's political empowerment, is proud to welcome Sharon Harris and Anne Morriss as the new Co-Chairs of its Board of Directors. Sharon is the current founder and CEO of the Sharon Harris Collective, which provides thought leadership and digital media management to various clients in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to this, she worked as Chief Marketing Officer at Ascential. Sharon has served as a member of IGNITE's Board of Directors since 2019 and as Vice-Chair since 2021. Anne Morriss is the current Principal at The Morriss Group. She has served as a member of IGNITE's Board of Directors since 2022. We’re extremely proud and excited to continue working with both of them in their new roles.

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IGNITE Welcomes New Board Members to Accelerate Young Women's Political Empowerment

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[Oakland, California, June 9, 2023] — IGNITE, America's largest, most diverse nonprofit organization devoted to young women's political empowerment, is proud to announce the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors. Each brings experience in politics, advocacy, education, and community engagement, and will play a pivotal role in driving the organization's mission to inspire and equip the next generation of female leaders.

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Celebrating Pride Month

Celebrating Pride Month

June 1 marks the start of Pride Month, a month of celebration across the country for the LGBTQ+ community. Throughout the month and beyond, IGNITE will be celebrating LGBTQ+ leaders/activists, uplifting voices, increasing awareness and sharing ways to take action to support the LGBTQ+ community. Keep reading to learn more. 

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In the wake of the Dobbs decision, IGNITE participants are fighting for reproductive justice

IGNITE participants are fighting for reproductive justice

Many people will never forget where they were and how they felt when the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision was leaked. News that Roe v. Wade was about to be overturned quickly spread, and individual reactions ranged the entire emotional -- and political -- spectrum. In that moment, it seemed as though 5 decades of work toward reproductive justice would simply vanish.

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Pushing For Racial Justice This Black History Month and Beyond

It's Black History month and our IGNITE community continues to push for racial justice in America. 

Black History Month was first recognized at the Federal level in 1976 to push back against years of denial of Black history in America. It is sad to say that almost half a century later, efforts to prevent the teaching of Black history continue. The U.S. Supreme Court's imminent affirmative action ruling will likely also undermine representative democracy.

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The Dr. Anne Moses Fellowship Experience: Q&A

The Dr. Anne Moses Fellowship Experience: Q&A

Dr. Anne Moses Fellows (aka IGNITE Fellows) are community leaders and organizers who mobilize and empower others in their cities and states to become civically and politically engaged. They are helping young cis women, non-binary and gender expansive youth explore new ways to flex their political power, and together, change the face of politics across the country. Keep reading to learn more about the Fellowship from former IGNITE Fellows. 

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Relational Organizing Online 101

Relational Organizing Online 101

There are infinite ways to approach organizing people for a campaign, event, fundraiser…whatever you want them organized for (or against). Understanding the different approaches is incredibly useful. It’ll enable you to select the proper approach for your specific mission, goal or task at hand.

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