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Advancing Women

Karina Smith, a believer in the power of challenges to push people forward
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A new category in the Bend Chamber’s awards this year, the Advancing Women category is intended to highlight the work of a person of any gender, working to advance the role of women in the community. The winner is Karina Smith, an educator working to promote equity through her role as Director of Regional Migrant Education […]

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It’s Equal Pay Day!

…but it’s not exactly a reason to celebrate
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

You’ve probably heard the stats that women tend to earn roughly 80 cents on the dollar compared to their male counterparts. In Oregon, women earn an estimated 79 cents to the dollar, placing the state 27th out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.  For Latinas and black women, that gap is even […]

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