"The keynote speaker was activist Penny Blue, a Rocky Mount native, Hampton University graduate, and author. During her address, Blue said "King did more than dream", she said it's important to teach children where they come from so they know where they're going."...
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New coalition forms to to fight extremism in schools
The Pennsylvanians for Welcoming and Inclusive Schools (PA WInS) Coalition formally announced its launch at a virtual press conference on Jan. 24. The group is a collective of students, teachers and guardians from various school districts across the state and leaders...
Do This: It’s Survey Time. We Want to Hear From You!
Happy New Year! ? Red Wine & Blue is committed to listening to the people who make up our sisterhood - people like you! That's why we want to hear from you. We want to make sure we never lose sight of what our women care about – because that tells us what Red Wine...
‘It’s an act of resistance:’ Groups ramp up efforts in the fight to stop book bans
WASHINGTON – They signed in for the online “Troublemaker Training’’ from places like Colorado, Michigan, New York and Tennessee. More than 70 attendees got tips on talking points they could use in the fight against book bans in their communities. “Book banning… seems...
Take It One Step Further: Look Back on 2023, Look Ahead to 2024
There’s just a few days left of 2023 and we want to celebrate with you! Not gonna lie, it was a busy year. We accomplished SO MUCH and we did it together, as a community of badass superheroes. Check out our 2023 Year in Review now: We are so proud of our wins – You...
Bucks County ‘Not One Day More!’ vigil remembers those lost to gun violence
Community members gathered on Dec. 8, at state Sen. Frank Farry’s office, 370 E. Maple Avenue in Langhorne, to remember and honor those lost to the gun violence epidemic. Attendees unveiled a banner with the faces of Pennsylvanians supporting gun safety reform. This...
Do This: Become a Troublemaker!
Wow, what a year! We accomplished a ton in 2023. Thank you for being a part of our community – We couldn’t have done it without you. Here are some other amazing things that happened this year: Over 20,000 people attended Red Wine & Blue events. 110 members of our...
Watch This: We’ve Got a Theme Song!
One of the amazing things about the Red Wine & Blue community is all the unbelievably talented women it includes. We’ve got actors and singers, writers and artists, teachers and organizers. And we love seeing the creativity that our members bring to their...
Read This: Meet the Superheroes of Black Voters Matter!
Happy December! All this month, we are celebrating the Everyday Superheroes that are making a difference in our communities. And as part of that celebration, we have joined forces with another superpowered group: Black Voters Matter (BVM)! Black voters turn out at...
Do This: Ask Your Friends to Join Us in Standing Up for LGBTQ+ Kids
Have you had enough with extremists trying to pass anti-trans legislation? Are you tired of the fear mongering that surrounds trans kids and their participation in sports? Do you wish people would just focus on real issues in education instead of these made up issues?...
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Watch This: Frederick Douglass’ “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?”
250 years ago, Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, putting to paper the American ideals of freedom, equality, and the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But what did this declaration mean for indigenous and enslaved people in...
Read This: America’s Declaration of Independence on its 250th Anniversary
In just a few weeks, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of our Declaration of Independence. As we celebrate this July 4th, let’s go back to school and study the primary source! Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, which was then...
Do This: Spread the word to support LGBTQ+ kids and teens
Now that we know how conversion therapy hurts LGBTQ+ kids and teens, let’s not keep this information to ourselves! Earn your Easy A this week by sharing life-saving information and resources with your friends and family. We’ve made it easy to do by creating these...
Watch This: Drew’s experience with conversion therapy
Last week, we learned how “conversion therapy” hurts LGBTQ+ kids and teens. It’s not just that it’s been widely discredited by doctors, educators, and religious leaders. It’s also proven to be abusive and traumatic. Red Wine & Blue’s Chief of Staff, Drew Amstutz,...
Read This: How Conversion Therapy Hurts LGBTQ+ Kids and Teens
As we enter Pride month, we’re turning our attention to LGBTQ+ kids and teens. Their rights have been increasingly attacked lately, especially when it comes to being protected from dangerous threats including “conversion therapy.” What is conversion therapy? So-called...