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Children Deserve Success’ Family Empowerment Summit! Powerful speakers, powerful commitment to community, empowered families! We are SBCSS and #TransformingLives #ThroughEducation is what we do💙
August 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Exciting meeting with Anna and Jaime from @agescotland.bsky.social and Angela from the Economic Forum for Family Empowerment. Let’s breakdown some of the barriers African people and other communities face when talking about Dementia. #intergenerational #reducestigma #partnership
December 17, 2024 at 8:02 PM
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On Day 3 of the #TPC2025, we dove into three urgent areas shaping the fight for gender equality: economic empowerment, family law reform, and climate justice, followed by rich intergenerational dialogue and an inspiring youth-led session on feminist advocacy.
August 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Next Sunday, November 16 is our Rainbow Family Breakfast Club! This group is for rainbow families with young kiddos who want some conversation and coffee while the kiddos play. Bring the family over to Spectrum for the morning! Want more info? ourspectrum.com/events
On a bright orange background, the text reads: Rainbow Family Breakfast Club, which is a family program from Spectrum. In the lower right is a family with two dads and their child playing legos.
November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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prisonjournalism.bsky.social
San Quentin's Youth Offender Program focuses on rehab and education designed specifically for youth.

“My family gets to see me graduate,” Jose Maya, 24, said before graduation this year. “This is the first time I’ve put on a cap and gown for anything since I’ve been locked up.”
At San Quentin Prison, a Huge Milestone for Incarcerated Youth
A new chapter of California’s Youth Offender Program has opened at my prison.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Today on #WorldAdoptionDay, we celebrate all the incredible people who open their hearts and homes to others. 💚🐊

Our little Croc was lucky to find King Rufus and his Gobbo family, and so many are lucky to find you!

#Family #Adoption
November 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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diveintodiscovery.bsky.social
On March 25, 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire killed 146 workers, sparking outrage that fueled major labor reforms. Locked exits and unsafe conditions turned tragedy into a catalyst for workplace protections.

#StayCurious #Skystorians #DiveIntoDiscovery
Seamstresses at Work – Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Before the Fire This historical image captures a poignant and haunting view of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City in the early 20th century, showing young women, most of them immigrants, seated shoulder to shoulder at sewing machines in tightly packed rows. This was the everyday reality for hundreds of garment workers, many of them as young as 14, who labored for long hours under unsafe conditions in the heart of Manhattan’s garment district. The photograph is a window into the industrial world before labor reforms—one dominated by grueling shifts, poor ventilation, and fire hazards. Notice the cluttered aisles, the hanging fabric threads, and the almost total absence of safety measures like sprinklers or accessible exits. These details, mundane in the moment, would become tragically significant on March 25, 1911. On that day, a fire ignited on the eighth floor, and because exits were locked to prevent unauthorized breaks and theft, many workers were trapped. Within 18 minutes, 146 lives were lost—most of them young women, many burned alive or forced to jump from the factory windows in desperation. This photo captures their final days in what was seen at the time as a “modern” workplace. Its significance lies not only in its depiction of a lost workforce, but in its role as a visual record that fueled outrage after the fire. The tragedy spurred a national reckoning: sweeping labor reforms, new workplace safety laws, and the strengthening of labor unions, particularly among women and immigrants. The fire marked a turning point in American history, exposing the human cost of industrialization and igniting a movement that demanded workers be seen not just as labor, but as lives worth protecting. This image is more than documentation—it’s a reminder that progress is often written in sacrifice. Aftermath of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire – A Floor of Ashes and Anguish This harrowing image shows the charred wreckage of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory’s upper floors following the devastating fire on March 25, 1911. Where rows of sewing machines and garments once filled the air with the hum of industry, only scorched debris remains. The once-crowded space now lies in ruins—blackened beams, twisted remnants of machinery, and unrecognizable fragments of fabric scattered across the floor like ashes of forgotten dreams. This was not just the site of a fire—it was the site of a mass death, a silent graveyard for 146 workers, most of them young immigrant women, who perished because there was no way out. The fire moved quickly, feeding on the piles of fabric and wooden tables. Locked doors, a common cost-cutting measure to prevent theft and unauthorized breaks, became death traps. Some women burned alive at their machines. Others leapt from windows, crashing into the pavement below as onlookers screamed helplessly. By the time firefighters reached the building, their ladders couldn’t reach the top floors. The fire escapes had collapsed. The image of this gutted floor captures not just structural failure, but moral failure. This photo became an enduring visual symbol of corporate negligence and the human cost of unchecked industrial capitalism. It galvanized public opinion. Mourners demanded reform, and from the ashes rose laws mandating fire drills, sprinklers, unlocked exits, and factory inspections. The tragedy ignited a fire of its own—in the hearts of organizers, legislators, and everyday citizens. This image forces us to confront the brutality hidden behind cheap labor and fast fashion. It is a stark reminder that safety standards we now take for granted were paid for in lives. The emptiness of the room is haunting, not just for what is missing, but for what it demands of us: remembrance, accountability, and the will to never let history repeat itself Mourning in the Streets – Labor Unites After the Triangle Fire This image captures a solemn, defiant moment in the immediate aftermath of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. A massive crowd of workers, labor organizers, and community members fills the street, many holding union banners that read, “WE MOURN OUR LOSS” and “LADIES WAIST & DRESSMAKERS UNION LOCAL 25.” The signs speak volumes—not just grief, but solidarity. Most of the faces in the photo are young women, mirroring those who died in the fire just days earlier. Many were coworkers, friends, or even family members of the victims. Here, mourning becomes a rallying cry. The fire, which claimed 146 lives, struck a nerve deep within New York’s immigrant and working-class communities. Grief turned quickly to outrage. In this image, that emotion simmers beneath the surface. The assembled crowd stands at the crossroads of loss and revolution. These marchers weren’t just paying respects—they were demanding change. They were calling for better wages, humane hours, safe working conditions, and above all, dignity in labor. Union organizers such as Rose Schneiderman and Clara Lemlich seized this moment to push forward the labor movement that had been simmering for years. Within weeks, over 100,000 people marched in a massive funeral procession. The tragedy spurred the creation of the Factory Investigating Commission, whose work led to over 30 new laws in New York alone, setting national precedents for fire safety, building inspections, and labor regulations. This image is more than a snapshot of protest—it is a testament to how mourning can become momentum. The grief was communal, but so was the fight that followed. It reminds us that the most enduring change often begins not in government halls, but in the streets—when ordinary people, united by shared pain, stand up and demand to be seen. The Aftermath in Headlines – A Nation Reckons with the Triangle Fire This image is a haunting newspaper collage of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire’s aftermath, printed in the days following March 25, 1911. A grid of photographs, each with captions, fills the page—raw documentation of the disaster’s scale and horror. The top row shows the exterior of the Asch Building engulfed in smoke and the desperate rescue attempts. One image depicts a fireman lowering a lifeless body from the upper floors with a rope—a grim sign of the tragedy’s brutality. Beneath, we see interior photos of the factory after the flames were extinguished: a gutted floor, scorched beams, heaps of burnt fabric and twisted sewing machines. It’s not just destruction—it’s a crime scene, littered with the physical evidence of systemic neglect. Captions point out crucial failures: the doors that opened inward, trapping workers; the rusted fire escape that collapsed under pressure; and the elevator shaft choked with bodies, where desperate women leapt to escape the flames. In the bottom row, we see images of the makeshift morgue, grieving families, and silent processions of citizens arriving to identify loved ones. The juxtaposition of these scenes—the burnt workplace and the mourning crowds—delivered a powerful message to the American public: industrial success had come at the cost of human lives. These photos forced readers to confront a truth hidden in plain sight—factory workers, mostly young immigrant women, toiled under lethal conditions for meager wages and no protections. The public reaction to these visuals sparked an unprecedented wave of reforms. Lawmakers, once indifferent to labor pleas, were moved to act. The images served as proof, protest, and prophecy, marking a turning point in American labor history. This newspaper wasn’t just reporting the news—it was catalyzing a movement. In every frame lies a call to action, reminding us that journalism, too, can be a vehicle for justice.
March 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Clothing manufacture is one industry where there is a limit to automation - human hands have touched every item of clothing we buy. I can't make an iPhone but I can make a T-shirt, and I can't buy clothing without picturing the workers behind it. This is a good piece about sewing.
taylormoore.bsky.social Taylor Moore @taylormoore.bsky.social · Apr 10
For @sierramagazine.bsky.social, I wrote about how sewing has changed my relationship to clothing. 🧵🪡

"At first, ripping the seams on my own clothing felt a little mischievous—even dangerous. But taking the stitches apart demystified so much about garment making."
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Unraveling Fast Fashion
How learning to sew changed my relationship to clothing
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April 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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New post with a hot take: hardware stores should merge with craft stores. You should be able to get any kind of tool in the same place, whether it's a knitting needle or a socket wrench. #knitting #sewing #crafting #crochet #diy #weaving commonpipistrelle.wordpress.com/2025/06/09/c...
Craft, Trade, and Labor
Luddites, labor organization, and why you should be able to get yarn and plumbing supplies in the same place. With the total closing of Joann stores around the US, there’s been much discussio…
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June 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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catwhisperer59.bsky.social
The problem with being polycraftual is that I can’t decide between
#knitting on a blanket or sock.
#spinning some luscious cormo in 3 natural colors for a sweater
Starting to wind a warp for a new #weaving project. 5 #looms, all naked. Or using some #handwoven fabric and #sewing a bag.

Sigh.
November 15, 2024 at 6:23 PM
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The joy a young child has while feeding the pigeons at the public square called plaça de Catalunya in the Catalan language is infectious to me. I love children since I'm a grandfather of 9 who has 3 sons married to very special mothers. #pigeonsky #children #barcelona
November 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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UN Women champions gender equality and the empowerment of women worldwide. It supports women and girls everywhere, breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for leadership, safety, and equal rights. Together, we build a world where every woman can thrive and shape her own future. #UNGA80
October 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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As part of their “Empowering Women with Sustainable Livelihood” project, RSKS India provides tools such as sewing machines and beauty parlor kits to women in poor communities. These initiatives aim to boost self-confidence, promote sustainable livelihoods and foster empowerment.

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Photo of an Indian woman sitting on the floor, sewing on a manual sewing machine. She is looking off to the left with a smile on her face.
October 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Zenobia Women’s Assembly launched campaigns in Raqqa and Tabqa, reaching over 11,500 women, focusing on economic and social empowerment and combating violence. Kongra Star also launched a unified Syrian campaign for a free and democratic Syria.
October 23, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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ramsar.org
Caring for nature is also caring for our community! Globally, women make up close to 40% of the agricultural labour force. Empowering women and closing gender gaps enhances the wellbeing of women and their households. This is a critical pathway towards gender equality and women’s empowerment.
October 29, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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I teach students about the contradictions ever-present in women's magazines. They promote empowerment dependent on women's and girls' insecurity and consumerism. Glamour - celebrating sexist stereotypes because they're embraced by men who declare themselves women - is a perfect example. 1/2
November 2, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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‘Trauma-informed’ justice: The leaders of Reno’s new specialty court for women discuss their goals

Reno Justice Court opened a new specialty court, primarily for women, called HER Court (Hope, Empowerment, Recovery) on Oct. 13. “It’s tricky for women in the justice system,” said Specialty Court…
‘Trauma-informed’ justice: The leaders of Reno’s new specialty court for women discuss their goals
Reno Justice Court opened a new specialty court, primarily for women, called HER Court (Hope, Empowerment, Recovery) on Oct. 13. “It’s tricky for women in the justice system,” said Specialty Court Program Coordinator Emily Ruff. “Sometimes they’re arrested, maybe on possession of substances, or even domestic-battery charges, but then you’ll speak with them, and they will end up articulating or divulging a history of trauma, or even being prior victims themselves.” The new court aims to connect them with resources that include trauma-inf9ormed medical care, and to reduce recidivism. Ruff and Judge Ryan Katherine Sullivan discussed their goals with the RN&R.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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“The world changes only when women dare to change it.”
Speaking at the Princess Sabeeka Global Award for Women’s Empowerment in Doha, the First Lady of Pakistan, Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari

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First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari at Princess Sabeeka Award: Empowering Women, Changing the World
YouTube video by Pakistan Peoples Party
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November 7, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Our national security depends on the status of women and girls around the world.

Supporting women’s economic empowerment, combating gender-based violence, and making sure women have a seat at the table isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the smart thing to do. (1/2)
The Office of Global Women's Issues is Gone. America is Less Safe Because of it. — More to Her Story
Eliminating the State Department office that implemented the bipartisan Women, Peace, and Security Act didn’t save money. It erased decades of expertise that made the U.S. and its allies more secure. ...
www.moretoherstory.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Against this backdrop, a sudden trade shock to the garment industry (on top of the existing threat to female employment by automation) is likely to be devastating for Bangladesh’s economy and for the welfare of women and girls.

(the minimum monthly wage is around $115)
US tariffs on Bangladesh threaten decades of economic and social progress
The US has imposed a 37% tariff on Bangladeshi garment exports, a sector that employs more than 4 million people. Rigorous evidence shows that export-led manufacturing in Bangladesh has boosted female...
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April 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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🏆 WE LEAD was honored with the NGO of the Year for Employment Support distinction at the Hellenic Responsible Business Awards 2025, recognizing our mission to help women (re)start their careers and claim their place in the tech industry.

#WELEAD #RBAwardsgr #NGOoftheYear #EmploymentSupport
October 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Moniepoint Expands Women in Tech Programme with Full Employment Opportunities

Empowering Women in Tech: A Bold Step Forward Moniepoint, one of Nigeria’s leading financial technology companies, has taken a significant step in bridging the gender gap in the tech industry. The company recently…
Moniepoint Expands Women in Tech Programme with Full Employment Opportunities
Empowering Women in Tech: A Bold Step Forward Moniepoint, one of Nigeria’s leading financial technology companies, has taken a significant step in bridging the gender gap in the tech industry. The company recently expanded its Women in Tech Programme, increasing the number of available internship slots from 10 to 15. This initiative is designed to equip women with practical skills and professional experience in critical tech fields, including cloud engineering, backend engineering, technical product management, data engineering, systems administration, and user experience design.
undercodenews.com
March 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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‘Negro Women In Industry Are Facing Many Tasks’ by Grace Lamb from The Daily Worker. Vol. 6 No. 60. May 17, 1929.

Outside of a very few industries, Black women did not get industrial employment in any appreciable number until the First World War...
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‘Negro Women In Industry Are Facing Many Tasks’ by Grace Lamb from The Daily Worker. Vol. 6 No. 60. May 17, 1929.
Scene in a Lynchburg tobacco factory, 1875. Outside of a very few industries, Black women did not get industrial employment in any appreciable number until the First World War, and then only precar…
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November 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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nahb.bsky.social
Women account for just 11% of total employment in the construction industry. Of those, only 2.8% of women work in actual trade roles. But that is changing with a focus on recruiting women into construction, including by NAHB and state/local associations. eyeonhousing.org/2025/04/the-...
April 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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by @jamellebouie.net "If, even as a small share of the work force and corporate leadership, this is so many women that it demands a return to more 'masculine energy,' it would be interesting what Zuckerberg thinks is the optimal level of female employment in his industry"
Opinion | Mark Zuckerberg Has a Funny Idea of What It Is to Be a Man
The standards of masculine energy have fallen.
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM