Charnessa Ridley

Charnessa Ridley

Charnessa Ridley is a public administrator with years of experience in direct services and crisis intervention, systems advocacy, and community organizing. In July of 2019, she began her second term as President of NC Women United.

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Commentary Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., meets with Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Donald Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Washington. (Bill Clark/Pool via AP)
Commentary Why It’s Sexist to Praise Amy Coney Barrett as a ‘Working Mother’

What supporters of the US Supreme Court nominee really mean when they praise Amy Coney Barrett's ability to juggle work and family.

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