We all have preconceived notions about people that can affect how we make decisions and behave, sometimes in ways that can be discriminatory. Fortunately, you can identify your biases and become more inclusive by:

Exploring your own beliefs. The first step to addressing your biases is to acknowledge that you have them.

Looking for value in differences. It’s natural to seek out commonalities with others, but reflect too on all the ways that our differences can add value.

Understanding your privilege. Be aware that not everyone has equal access to the same opportunities, networks, resources and support systems.

Broadening your world. Proactively work to expand your horizons.

Ready to learn more? Read about how to develop an inclusive mindset and then register for the Equity Network's Social Change Ambassadors Certificate program.

Science Pays. Women with STEM jobs earn nearly 28% more than women in other fields. Check out our free STEMEd for Girls program.

Student Debt Holds Women Back. According to the just-released 2021 update to AAUW’s Deeper in Debt report, women graduates are left with a measly $148/month when you subtract loan debt and a few standard living costs from the average entry-level salary. Access the latest stats.

June Is Pride Month. An estimated 4.1 million LGBTQ workers live in 29 states that don’t have laws protecting them against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Read where we stand on LGBTQ rights.

Know Your Value. The pay gap disproportionately affects women of color, who stand to lose more than $800,000 over a 40-year career. Negotiating your salary can help. Find a training near you.

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would require employers to make reasonable accommodations to protect the health of pregnant workers, such as letting them carry bottles of water or take restroom breaks. Urge your Senators to make it unlawful for employers to discriminate against pregnant workers.

The 2021 graduating class of Wilberforce University got treated to an excellent commencement speech. The Ohio HBCU president Dr. Elfred Anthony Pinkard announced the whole class’s student debt would be erased. The Cut

Women in manufacturing leave their jobs at a higher rate than men. AAUW research found that a pay gap, lack of promotion, and harassment are the main culprits. Boss Magazine

Two-time tennis major champion Victoria Azarenka called out the French Tennis Federation for gender inequality following her recent loss at the French Open. ESPN

Keisha Blain

Whether you’re at the beach or in your bedroom, summer is a great time to catch up on your reading—and we have a great list for you! Check out these remarkable recent books by AAUW Fellows and Grantees.

In Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019, for example, editors Ibram X. Kendi and 2016-17 AAUW American Fellow Keisha N. Blain assemble 90 brilliant writers to cover Black history in America over the past four centuries. Each contributor takes on a five-year period from 1619 to the present.

The Washington Post calls Four Hundred Souls, “a vital addition to [the] curriculum on race in America."

Student loans are making it nearly impossible for many women to meet basic living expenses after graduating from college. Read the latest stats—and solutions—in @AAUW’s Deeper in Debt report. https://www.aauw.org/resources/research/deeper-in-debt/ 

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