Ashley Sawyer, Esq. of Girls for Gender Equity (NY) helps us to understand the impact of sexual assault and related offenses on academic experiences of women and girls of color. She has cultivated a distinguished career serving the interests of education and policy fo vulnerable youth. On this episode we visit the staggering statistics related to gender based violence in academic spaces and discuss the role of policy to combat them. Check out this episode to learn more about the need to file a federal lawsuit agains the former administration with the expectation to have Title IX protections reinstated, the the incredible organization of GGE working to fight for black girls through collaboration, and the Black Girl Freedom Fund, and a call to action for comprehensive sex education. Check out 1billionforblackgirls.org and #Blackgirlfreedomfund to learn how you can help.
At the time of recording this episode the Biden Administration had not selected their Secretary of Education. Mr. Migeul Cardona was confirmed to this position on March 2, 2021. Inside Higher Ed announced today, the request of President Joe Biden, to the Department of Education to revisit the Title IX changes discussed in this episode.