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Stand UP, Speak OUT: The Personal Politics of Women's Rights, a docuseries. Stories from women of the 1960s generation–what's changed, and, how far still to go.
Three generations. Three stories. One truth: the fight for equal pay has never been just about numbers—it’s about power, dignity, and who gets to be valued. The Brewster women show us how silence around wages shaped decades of inequality. #EqualPay
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The Evolution of Equal Pay From Silence to Choice
YouTube video by BC Voices - Stand UP, Speak OUT Docuseries
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December 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Three generations. Three stories. One truth: the fight for equal pay has never been just about numbers—it’s about power, dignity, and who gets to be valued. The Brewster women show us how silence around wages shaped decades of inequality. #EqualPay
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Today, December 18, is International Migrants Day. It's a recognition of the over 281 million people who live outside their country of origin and their massive contributions to global economies and cultural life.
December 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Today, December 18, is International Migrants Day. It's a recognition of the over 281 million people who live outside their country of origin and their massive contributions to global economies and cultural life.
Today, December 17, is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. This day started in 2003 as a memorial for victims of the Green River Killer in Seattle. It shines a light on the extreme violence and injustice sex workers face globally. #IDEVASW #HumanRights
December 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Today, December 17, is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. This day started in 2003 as a memorial for victims of the Green River Killer in Seattle. It shines a light on the extreme violence and injustice sex workers face globally. #IDEVASW #HumanRights
100+ years. 38 states. But still not ratified. On December 16, 1923, #AlicePaul first introduced the #EqualRightsAmendment (ERA) to Congress, aiming to guarantee legal equality regardless of sex. A century of struggle for 18 words that should have been simple. #ERASpotlight #WomensRightsHistory
December 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
100+ years. 38 states. But still not ratified. On December 16, 1923, #AlicePaul first introduced the #EqualRightsAmendment (ERA) to Congress, aiming to guarantee legal equality regardless of sex. A century of struggle for 18 words that should have been simple. #ERASpotlight #WomensRightsHistory
Over 20,000 babies are lost to stillbirth every year in the U.S., a tragedy that remains largely ignored by federal policy. Why are we silent on a preventable public health crisis? The US has no federal plan, leaving families to cope with devastating, costly loss alone. #StillbirthAwareness
December 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Over 20,000 babies are lost to stillbirth every year in the U.S., a tragedy that remains largely ignored by federal policy. Why are we silent on a preventable public health crisis? The US has no federal plan, leaving families to cope with devastating, costly loss alone. #StillbirthAwareness
How More Women Are Changing Leadership and Pay Dynamics youtube.com/shorts/AV7d7... via YouTube
How More Women Are Changing Leadership and Pay Dynamics
YouTube video by BC Voices - Stand UP, Speak OUT Docuseries
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December 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
How More Women Are Changing Leadership and Pay Dynamics youtube.com/shorts/AV7d7... via YouTube
Women in History Spotlight: Judith Heumann
Judith was a central figure in the disability rights movement. After being denied entry to school as a child, she spent her life pushing for equal access in education, employment, and public spaces.
#WomenInHistory #JudithHeumann
Judith was a central figure in the disability rights movement. After being denied entry to school as a child, she spent her life pushing for equal access in education, employment, and public spaces.
#WomenInHistory #JudithHeumann
December 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Women in History Spotlight: Judith Heumann
Judith was a central figure in the disability rights movement. After being denied entry to school as a child, she spent her life pushing for equal access in education, employment, and public spaces.
#WomenInHistory #JudithHeumann
Judith was a central figure in the disability rights movement. After being denied entry to school as a child, she spent her life pushing for equal access in education, employment, and public spaces.
#WomenInHistory #JudithHeumann
December 10: World Human Rights Day
Human rights often sound global and distant — but the frontline has always been shaped by women who challenged laws, systems, and power structures.
#WorldHumanRightsDay #WomensRights
Human rights often sound global and distant — but the frontline has always been shaped by women who challenged laws, systems, and power structures.
#WorldHumanRightsDay #WomensRights
December 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
December 10: World Human Rights Day
Human rights often sound global and distant — but the frontline has always been shaped by women who challenged laws, systems, and power structures.
#WorldHumanRightsDay #WomensRights
Human rights often sound global and distant — but the frontline has always been shaped by women who challenged laws, systems, and power structures.
#WorldHumanRightsDay #WomensRights
If there’s a global roadmap to end discrimination against women… why hasn’t the U.S. fully joined it? 🤔
Let’s talk about CEDAW — the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
Let’s talk about CEDAW — the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
December 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
If there’s a global roadmap to end discrimination against women… why hasn’t the U.S. fully joined it? 🤔
Let’s talk about CEDAW — the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
Let’s talk about CEDAW — the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
On December 6th, Canada observes the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women.
This day honors the 14 women murdered at Montreal’s École Polytechnique in 1989, victims of gender-based violence. #RememberAndAct #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
This day honors the 14 women murdered at Montreal’s École Polytechnique in 1989, victims of gender-based violence. #RememberAndAct #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
December 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
On December 6th, Canada observes the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women.
This day honors the 14 women murdered at Montreal’s École Polytechnique in 1989, victims of gender-based violence. #RememberAndAct #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
This day honors the 14 women murdered at Montreal’s École Polytechnique in 1989, victims of gender-based violence. #RememberAndAct #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
Ever wondered why some laws need to be renewed again and again? Today we’re looking at one that reshaped support for survivors across the country: the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). #VAWA #December05 #BCVoices
December 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Ever wondered why some laws need to be renewed again and again? Today we’re looking at one that reshaped support for survivors across the country: the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). #VAWA #December05 #BCVoices
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. 🌍 Since 1992, the UN has marked Dec 3 to promote awareness and action for the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities worldwide.
But have you thought about how disability intersects with gender? 👩🦽 #IDPD
But have you thought about how disability intersects with gender? 👩🦽 #IDPD
December 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. 🌍 Since 1992, the UN has marked Dec 3 to promote awareness and action for the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities worldwide.
But have you thought about how disability intersects with gender? 👩🦽 #IDPD
But have you thought about how disability intersects with gender? 👩🦽 #IDPD
What does freedom look like when modern slavery still affects millions?
Today is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, established by the UN in 1986 to confront forced labour, trafficking, forced marriage, and exploitation that persist in new forms.
#AbolitionOfSlavery #HumanRights
Today is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, established by the UN in 1986 to confront forced labour, trafficking, forced marriage, and exploitation that persist in new forms.
#AbolitionOfSlavery #HumanRights
December 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
What does freedom look like when modern slavery still affects millions?
Today is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, established by the UN in 1986 to confront forced labour, trafficking, forced marriage, and exploitation that persist in new forms.
#AbolitionOfSlavery #HumanRights
Today is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, established by the UN in 1986 to confront forced labour, trafficking, forced marriage, and exploitation that persist in new forms.
#AbolitionOfSlavery #HumanRights
December is Universal Human Rights Month, a global observance that began in 1950 after the UN called on nations to honor the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
It’s a reminder that women’s rights are human rights, and that this truth was shaped by generations of advocates.
It’s a reminder that women’s rights are human rights, and that this truth was shaped by generations of advocates.
December 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
December is Universal Human Rights Month, a global observance that began in 1950 after the UN called on nations to honor the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
It’s a reminder that women’s rights are human rights, and that this truth was shaped by generations of advocates.
It’s a reminder that women’s rights are human rights, and that this truth was shaped by generations of advocates.
🌊 Meet Katsi Cook (b. 1952), Mohawk midwife, activist, and environmental advocate. She has spent decades protecting Indigenous women’s health and training the next generation of midwives. #KatsiCook #IndigenousRights
November 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🌊 Meet Katsi Cook (b. 1952), Mohawk midwife, activist, and environmental advocate. She has spent decades protecting Indigenous women’s health and training the next generation of midwives. #KatsiCook #IndigenousRights
Hell hath no fury like a woman voting—and this year, they showed up in force. In NY, NJ & VA, 8 in 10 women voted Democrat vs. 6 in 10 men. Young women, especially Gen Z, are flexing their civic power like never before. #WomenVote #BlueWave
November 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Hell hath no fury like a woman voting—and this year, they showed up in force. In NY, NJ & VA, 8 in 10 women voted Democrat vs. 6 in 10 men. Young women, especially Gen Z, are flexing their civic power like never before. #WomenVote #BlueWave
How Early Workplace Bias Sparked a Lifetime Fight for Equity youtube.com/shorts/vhGB9... via YouTube
How Early Workplace Bias Sparked a Lifetime Fight for Equity
YouTube video by BC Voices - Stand UP, Speak OUT Docuseries
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November 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Did you know Marie Mason Potts (1895–1978) was a Mountain Maidu writer and activist? She spent her life advocating for Native rights and education, shaping the future of Indigenous communities in California.
November 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Did you know Marie Mason Potts (1895–1978) was a Mountain Maidu writer and activist? She spent her life advocating for Native rights and education, shaping the future of Indigenous communities in California.
📣 Join us for a powerful Women’s Rights Documentary Screening with BC Voices x Columbia Votes!
Be part of the conversation on equity + democracy. ✊💜 #WomensRights #ColumbiaVotes #BCVoices
Be part of the conversation on equity + democracy. ✊💜 #WomensRights #ColumbiaVotes #BCVoices
November 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
📣 Join us for a powerful Women’s Rights Documentary Screening with BC Voices x Columbia Votes!
Be part of the conversation on equity + democracy. ✊💜 #WomensRights #ColumbiaVotes #BCVoices
Be part of the conversation on equity + democracy. ✊💜 #WomensRights #ColumbiaVotes #BCVoices
Change begins with a voice.
Ours echo from ballots to the streets — and beyond.
Follow the movement → substack.com/@bcvoices
#WomensRights #VoicesOfChange
Ours echo from ballots to the streets — and beyond.
Follow the movement → substack.com/@bcvoices
#WomensRights #VoicesOfChange
November 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Change begins with a voice.
Ours echo from ballots to the streets — and beyond.
Follow the movement → substack.com/@bcvoices
#WomensRights #VoicesOfChange
Ours echo from ballots to the streets — and beyond.
Follow the movement → substack.com/@bcvoices
#WomensRights #VoicesOfChange
🎥 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐤𝐓𝐨𝐤!
Because the stories that shape our future deserve to be heard everywhere.
From the ballot box to the streets — we’re amplifying women’s voices and the fight for equality.
Follow us @bcvoicesinc
#WomensVoices #HumanRights #EqualityForAll #TikTokLaunch
Because the stories that shape our future deserve to be heard everywhere.
From the ballot box to the streets — we’re amplifying women’s voices and the fight for equality.
Follow us @bcvoicesinc
#WomensVoices #HumanRights #EqualityForAll #TikTokLaunch
November 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
🎥 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐤𝐓𝐨𝐤!
Because the stories that shape our future deserve to be heard everywhere.
From the ballot box to the streets — we’re amplifying women’s voices and the fight for equality.
Follow us @bcvoicesinc
#WomensVoices #HumanRights #EqualityForAll #TikTokLaunch
Because the stories that shape our future deserve to be heard everywhere.
From the ballot box to the streets — we’re amplifying women’s voices and the fight for equality.
Follow us @bcvoicesinc
#WomensVoices #HumanRights #EqualityForAll #TikTokLaunch
She lived between two worlds—Cheyenne and Victorian—and never let either define her. 👗
Meet Amache Ochinee Prowers (c.1846–1905), a member of the Cheyenne Nation who built bridges across cultures in 19th-century Colorado.
#NativeWomen #CheyenneHistory #IndigenousHeritageMonth
Meet Amache Ochinee Prowers (c.1846–1905), a member of the Cheyenne Nation who built bridges across cultures in 19th-century Colorado.
#NativeWomen #CheyenneHistory #IndigenousHeritageMonth
November 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
She lived between two worlds—Cheyenne and Victorian—and never let either define her. 👗
Meet Amache Ochinee Prowers (c.1846–1905), a member of the Cheyenne Nation who built bridges across cultures in 19th-century Colorado.
#NativeWomen #CheyenneHistory #IndigenousHeritageMonth
Meet Amache Ochinee Prowers (c.1846–1905), a member of the Cheyenne Nation who built bridges across cultures in 19th-century Colorado.
#NativeWomen #CheyenneHistory #IndigenousHeritageMonth
Breaking Barriers: Holding CEOs and Officials Accountable for Equal Pay youtube.com/shorts/0TZ_s... via YouTube
Breaking Barriers: Holding CEOs and Officials Accountable for Equal Pay
YouTube video by BC Voices - Stand UP, Speak OUT Docuseries
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November 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Breaking Barriers: Holding CEOs and Officials Accountable for Equal Pay youtube.com/shorts/0TZ_s... via YouTube
🇺🇸 Today, we honor all who served.
#VeteransDay began as Armistice Day in 1919, marking the end of WWI. In 1954, it became Veterans Day — recognizing veterans from every war and peacekeeping mission.
#VeteransDay2025
#VeteransDay began as Armistice Day in 1919, marking the end of WWI. In 1954, it became Veterans Day — recognizing veterans from every war and peacekeeping mission.
#VeteransDay2025
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
🇺🇸 Today, we honor all who served.
#VeteransDay began as Armistice Day in 1919, marking the end of WWI. In 1954, it became Veterans Day — recognizing veterans from every war and peacekeeping mission.
#VeteransDay2025
#VeteransDay began as Armistice Day in 1919, marking the end of WWI. In 1954, it became Veterans Day — recognizing veterans from every war and peacekeeping mission.
#VeteransDay2025
🗳️ What’s at Stake for Women in the 2025 Elections
Across the U.S., ballots this fall will decide more than who holds office — they’ll determine whose rights are protected and whose voices are heard.
#VoteForWomen #WomensRights #DemocracyMatters
Across the U.S., ballots this fall will decide more than who holds office — they’ll determine whose rights are protected and whose voices are heard.
#VoteForWomen #WomensRights #DemocracyMatters
November 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🗳️ What’s at Stake for Women in the 2025 Elections
Across the U.S., ballots this fall will decide more than who holds office — they’ll determine whose rights are protected and whose voices are heard.
#VoteForWomen #WomensRights #DemocracyMatters
Across the U.S., ballots this fall will decide more than who holds office — they’ll determine whose rights are protected and whose voices are heard.
#VoteForWomen #WomensRights #DemocracyMatters