U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM)

Bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Passes at Senate Committee

Senators Heinrich and Blunt build bipartisan support for proactive, on-the-ground investments to support the long-term health of fish and wildlife and their habitat across America.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Allies Praise Biden-Harris Administration Expansion of SBA’s Community Advantage Pilot Program Targeting Access to Capital for Underserved Entrepreneurs

By Jessel Thomas
On Wednesday, March 30, Vice President Kamala Harris and Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice for America's 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden's Cabinet, announced impactful reforms to the agency's Community Advantage (CA) loan program, a key SBA tool for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Community Development Companies (CDCs), microlenders and other critical mission-based lending partners, that prioritizes equitable access to capital for low-income borrowers and those from underserved communities.
U.S DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Continues ARPStars Tour with Visits to Princeton and Newark to Highlight Best Pandemic Recovery Practices

By Jessel Thomas
On Tuesday and Wednesday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten will continue the "ARPStars" tour of various states to highlight ways schools are using American Rescue Plan (ARP) investments to support K-12 students' recovery from the pandemic. Her tour will include visits to New Jersey's Princeton and Newark school districts.
AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore Joins CBS News to Discuss the 1-Year Anniversary of Atlanta Spa Shootings

AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore Joins CBS News to Discuss the 1-Year Anniversary of Atlanta Spa Shootings

By Jessel Thomas
AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore has discussed the one-year anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings during an interview with CBS News.
AAPI Victory Fund Endorses Georgia Representative Bee Nguyen for Secretary of State

AAPI Victory Fund Endorses Georgia Representative Bee Nguyen for Secretary of State

By Jessel Thomas
The AAPI Victory Fund has announced their latest endorsement for the upcoming midterm elections: State Rep. Bee Nguyen for Georgia's Secretary of State.
Jasminn Jones

KAI Build’s Women Share Their Unique Experiences for Women in Construction Week

By Jessel Thomas
During Women in Construction Week, St. Louis-based general contractor KAI Build asked several of its women employees to share their stories and opinions on the future of women in construction.
El Salvador: Thousands of Women March for Abortion Rights, High Femicide Rates

El Salvador: Thousands of Women March for Abortion Rights, High Femicide Rates

By Mary Webber
Women have marched in the streets of El Salvador's capital, clamoring for abortion rights and a better response against high femicide rates in the country.
Brazil: Sao Paolo Official Arthur do Val in Scrutiny After Sexist Comments on Ukraine's Women Refugees

Brazil: Sao Paolo Official Arthur do Val Gets Backlash After Sexist Comments on Ukraine's Women Refugees

By Joshua Summers
Brazil's Sao Paolo official Arthur do Val was scrutinized by the public after he made sexist remarks on the women of Ukraine who left their country amid its war with Russia.
NYSIF

NYSIF Continues to Exceed and Prioritize Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises’ Participation Goals

By Jessel Thomas
12th Annual MWBE Investment Symposium designed to further spark statewide job growth and expand investment opportunities.
In Celebration of Black History Month, SBA Administrator Announces New Funding to Expand Outreach Centers for Women Entrepreneurs Through Minority Serving Institutions

In Celebration of Black History Month, SBA Administrator Announces New Funding to Expand Outreach Centers for Women Entrepreneurs Through Minority Serving Institutions

By Jessel Thomas
At least $1.5 million will be awarded to support the expansion of the SBA’s Women’s Business Centers across Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and higher education institutions serving Hispanic, tribal and AAPI communities.
AAPI Victory Fund

AAPI Victory Fund, Indian American Impact Fund Endorse History-Making Congressional Candidates Nida Allam and Kesha Ram Hinsdale

By Jessel Thomas
Ahead of this year's elections, AAPI Victory Fund, and Indian American Impact Fund released a joint statement endorsing AAPI and Indian-American congressional candidates, Nida Allam of North Carolina and Kesha Ram Hinsdale of Vermont.
Offerring on Maya Achi women, victim of sexual abuse in Guatemala

5 Guatemala Paramilitary Soldiers Undergo Trial After 40 Years Over Sexual Abuse on Country's Indigenous Women

By Joshua Summers
Five paramilitary soldiers from Guatemala were accused of raping indigenous women during the country's war.
Afghanistan Ambassador Says Pres. Joe Biden Doesn’t Care about Women, Children Left Behind; Will Take Time before Country Trusts Another U.S. President

Afghanistan Ambassador Says Pres. Joe Biden Doesn't Care About Women, Children Left Behind; Will Take Time Before Country Trusts Another U.S. President

By Mary Webber
Afghanistan's ambassador the U.S. Adela Raz said that she has lost trust in the U.S. government while claiming that U.S. President Joe Biden does not care about the women and children who were left behind.

NYU SPS Schack Institute of Real Estate to Host 4th Annual Symposium of Women

By Mark Smith
Building on the success of its first three years, the School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) Schack Institute of Real Estate will be hosting its 4th Annual National Symposium of Women in Real Estate (WiRE).
Amnesty International Report: At Least 10 Women, Girls Murdered in Mexico Daily

Amnesty International Report: At Least 10 Women, Girls Murdered in Mexico Daily

By Mary Webber
An Amnesty International report said at least 10 women and young girls are murdered daily in Mexico.
2 Women in Colombia Caught Smuggling Cocaine Hidden in Their Vaginas

2 Women in Colombia Caught Smuggling Cocaine Hidden in Their Vaginas

By Joshua Summers
Two women in Colombia were caught smuggling cocaine hidden in their vaginas after airport authorities noticed them walking strangely.
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