Q&A: Serving on a Board or Commission
Joining a public board or commission can be the first step in running for office and it’s easier than you may think. For this month’s Q&A, IGNITE paired up two young women who have held/currently hold positions.
Black women put themselves on the line for everyone's rights. Again.
Georgia, on my mind and in the headlines. Again. Georgia Representative Park Cannon, a Black woman, was arrested on Thursday, March 25, after knocking on the governor's office door during a press conference. Behind closed doors, Kemp was preparing to sign Senate Bill 202 to overhaul elections in the state. Cannon wanted to watch Gov. Brian Kemp sign the bill, a silent protest against the many voter suppression tactics in the bill.
Resources to support Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
IGNITE condemns acts of hate against people of Asian ancestry and extends our sympathy and support for all those harmed directly and indirectly by the recent violence in Atlanta. Hate is a virus and we won't stand for it.
Stop hate, take action
I’m exhausted. The pandemic has exacerbated acts of racism and violence on Asian Americans. And today we wake up to another incident that will be etched in our history.
Ways to support Asian-Americans & Pacific Islanders
IGNITE condemns acts of hate against people of Asian ancestry and extends our sympathy and support for all those harmed directly and indirectly by this violence. Because we all play a role in curbing hate speech and violence, IGNITE has compiled resources to support our AAPI community. Strength in solidarity. #HateisaVirus and we won't stand for it.