National Poetry Month: Celebrating Outspoken Speakers, Amena Brown and Dr. Joshua Bennett

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Poetry is the language of the soul. They continue to imagine an alternative way of being and living for us all. And during this 15th anniversary of National Poetry Month and thereafter, we are grateful. We honor the voices and work of Outspoken speakers and poets, Amena Brown and Dr. Joshua Bennett. Together, their work has investigated what it means to be human and presented an all-encompassing vision for the future.

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Honoring International Trans Day of Visibility with Paula Stone Williams

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Our very own Outspoken speaker, Dr. Paula Stone Williams, is one of the leading transgender voices disrupting oppressive gender norms in America and bringing awareness to gender inequity. In her upcoming memoir, "As a Woman: What I Learned about Power, Sex, and the Patriarchy after I Transitioned", Paula shares insights about her lived experience as a man and woman.

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Celebrating HerStory Month with awe-inspiring women keynotes!

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Celebrating HerStory Month with awe-inspiring women keynotes!

Much like the suffragists celebrated during this year’s Women’s History Month theme, “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to be Silenced”, our female speakers are outspoken, courageous, and determined. They continue to use their voices, intellect, and creative genius to disrupt the status quo, combat societal ills, and build a better, more equitable and sustainable world.

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Visionary Videos: Patricia Arquette @ Dreamforce

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A leading voice in the equal pay fight, Patricia Arquette has graced many stages to talk about her work in closing the gap on wage equality for women. Watch this video in conversation at the Women's Leadership Summit at Dreamforce.

Pay Equality-From Hollywood to Silicon Valley: Hollywood's top female stars are finally speaking out about pay inequality in the movie business. But is change really on its way? The top-earning female dramatic actors take home around 40% of the salaries of their male co-stars-about half the average in other professions. Academy Award winning actress, Patricia Arquette, graces the Dreamforce stage to discuss why she is passionate about fighting for equal rights for women.