by Sarah Shelton | Jun 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
I am a Black woman. I was raised by educated, woke, Afrocentric parents. I attended a historically Black university. And though I am Black through and through, I have never observed or celebrated Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United...
by Sarah Shelton | Jun 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
When LaunchCode transformed CoderGirl from a growing meetup into a structured, large-scale training-to-job program in 2017, their vision was clear – a world where all women have the opportunity to enter the tech industry without barriers. Since then, around 2,000...
by Sarah Shelton | Jun 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
This year COVID-19 — and its disproportionate impact on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities — highlights LGBT financial concerns that are often overlooked. During the best of times, LGBT people, especial transgender and gender...
by Sarah Shelton | Jun 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
You may have noticed a few more colors in our logo this month. For June, we are proudly shining a light on Pride, a time to reflect, celebrate and stand with our LGBTQIA+ family in working toward a more accepting, and loving world for us all. As Martin Luther King Jr....
by Sarah Shelton | May 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Right now, we are all in a state of confusion and uncertainty. Some are working to balance new responsibilities, as schools have closed and our kids have become our coworkers. Many are reeling from the unexpected financial strain from furloughs and layoffs. With...
by Sarah Shelton | May 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
At Rung for Women, wellbeing is essential to our program. With everything that’s going on with COVID-19 we know a lot of people are dealing with loss both of loved ones, community, and connectivity. On Thursday, April 30th 2020, Rung came together virtually with our...
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