I am a longtime proud member of Democratic Women of Wake County. It is always a pleasure to join them in fellowship. I applaud their service to the community and the active role they take in supporting women who lead the fight in achieving equality for all.
The devastation from #COVID19 and its accompanying recession has impacted our small businesses and workers greatly. On #AmericanBusinessWomensDay, I’m reminded of all the work we still must do to help, especially those disproportionately affected. Our workers and small business owners are the core of the American economy, and we must stand by them.
Today’s #SCOTUS decision is an attack on the basic healthcare needs of women in universities and the workplace. As an attorney, I fought for health insurance companies to cover contraceptives, and I’ll always work to protect every woman’s health care needs.
Today is #NationalWomensCheckupDay, reminding all women to be proactive in their health and wellness, especially now. You can schedule a telehealth appointment here: https://bit.ly/3dA1I5j
To close out #WomensHistoryMonth, we recognize today as #EqualPayDay. It’s a sad reality, but most women still do not make the same amount of money as their male colleagues – a gap that widens even more if you’re a woman of color. I was proud to have introduced the Equal
For Women’s History Month, I would like to thank and highlight outstanding women like Melissa Miller. Dr. Miller has developed a coronavirus test that will be available initially to UNC Health patients and reduce the strain on our state health department lab. https://bit.ly/39YtEOT
I’m incredibly grateful for the women who have come before me, the women who have raised me, and the women whom I hope to inspire.