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- Dr. Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw, Co-founder and Executive Director of the African American Policy Forum, discusses the importance and nuances of intersectional feminism.
- Why is it crucial to understand intersectional feminism and its position in advancing gender equity?
- Read about why you should integrate intersectional feminism into your giving agenda.
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For October’s #AskHer webinar, we talked to Dr. Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw, Co-founder and Executive Director of the African American Policy Forum. She is popularly known for her development of “intersectionality,” “Critical Race Theory,” and the #SayHerName Campaign, and is the host of the podcast Intersectionality Matters!.
Moderated by Interim President and CEO Jackie Lendsey, the conversation will focus on the importance of intersectional feminism. #AskHer / #AskThem is an interview series featuring wmen and gender non-conforming leaders, and The Women’s Foundation’s partners, community members and supporters who work tirelessly for women and girls. We curate in-depth conversations around complex issues affecting our constituents. Issues ranging from racism, racial justice, women, girls, intersectionality and more will be covered.
Read the full article about intersectional feminism by Mercy Chikowore at Washington Area Women's Foundation .