The Sy Syms Journalistic Excellence Program at Women’s eNews welcomes Kimberly Peeler-Allen as she joins journalist, Rachel Leventhal, to discuss the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment) Coalition and its mission.  Kimberly is the Co-founder of Higher Heights, a national organization building the political power and leadership of Black women from the voting booth to elected office.In 2018, Kimberly served as the Co-Executive Director of New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Transition Committee. A highly skilled political fundraiser and event planner, Kimberly was the principal of Peeler-Allen Consulting, LLC from 2003 to 2014, the only African American full-time fundraising consulting firm in New York State. Kimberly serves also serves as Co-Chair of Higher Heights for America PAC, and is a Board Director of NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation. She is currently a Visiting Practitioner at The Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University. 

What you will hear

• What is the ERA Coalition and how Kimberly got involved.
• Wage inequity and equal protection under the law.
• Men’s rights vs women’s rights.
• Revamping the narrative and ensuring that all voices are heard.
• Recognizing the harm that is happening in the most marginalized communities
• The history of the Equal Rights Amendment.
• The purpose and goal of the ERA Coalition.

Quotes

“It is important for us to all play a role in revamping the narrative and saying we’re going to take our place in this movement.”

“To be fully seen as full citizens you need the right to vote and you need equal protection.”

“Many hands make light work.”

Mentioned

ERA Coalition

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