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A Message from Okologie's CEO on Anti-Asian Racism
Anti-Racism Dr. Brenda Rivera - Billings Dr.P.H., MPH, M.Sc. Anti-Racism Dr. Brenda Rivera - Billings Dr.P.H., MPH, M.Sc.

A Message from Okologie's CEO on Anti-Asian Racism

Okologie is steadfast in its commitment against racism and discrimination in all its forms, and we will continue to firmly speak out and strongly condemn intolerance, discrimination, and violence. We stand firmly against all racially and ethnically motivated acts of intimidation and violence. Sadly, over the past year, we have witnessed an increase in hate speech and violence. This includes attacks against members of the Asian community largely fueled by COVID-19 pandemic rhetoric and xenophobia.

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Gendercide: "The worst statistic" says, Former President Jimmy Carter
Women's Health, Womens' Self Empowerment, Positive Sexuality Meghan Stone , MSW, MEd Women's Health, Womens' Self Empowerment, Positive Sexuality Meghan Stone , MSW, MEd

Gendercide: "The worst statistic" says, Former President Jimmy Carter

In March of this year, former president, Jimmy Carter, spoke out against sex-selective abortion on the David Letterman show. President Carter had been invited on the show to discuss the release of his new book, “A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power.” When Letterman broached the topic of the book, Carter’s first comments were about gendercide and sex selective abortion, which he identified as the worst statistic he knows of. The exact conversation went as follows: 

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