Ame Sanders

Founder, president at State of Inclusion, Inc. Working to make our communities more inclusive. Data geek, foodie, kayaker and fair weather hiker.

[Cover South Carolina @CoverSC_]

SC ranks 8th in the US for maternal mortality, with 32.7 deaths per 100,000 live births (2018-2021), compared to the national rate of 23.5.

In 2021, SC's maternal mortality rate spiked to 43.7 deaths per 100,000 live births.

View the stats from @KFF: https://t.co/wBzuSNWLtY

[SC United for Justice & Equality @SCUnited_LGBTQ]

This week we spoke out against Mark Burns, a far-right extremist in #SouthCarolina who repeatedly calls for discrimination against #LGBTQ young people. We must reject extremism at every turn: https://t.co/06dgCMY2eY

[Richard V. Reeves @RichardvReeves]

If you need convincing that there is still more to do for women's economic opportunities, one data point is that that female-only firms get 1-2% of VC funding.
Per @loritcoulter @andreperryedu et al @BrookingsInst @WUSTLbusiness
https://t.co/QuesbZ0kqI

[Ame Sanders @AmeRSanders]

Loved this article about how to introduce kids to the cultural traditions of cultures different from their own. This article focuses on Diwali, but the ideas can be applied in so many different ways. Enjoy! https://t.co/UbwsJHd77X

[Cover South Carolina @CoverSC_]

Medicaid represents the only means of health insurance coverage for 39% of non-elderly adult veterans.

Help us bridge the healthcare gap in SC. Join our mission to increase access to healthcare for all South Carolinians: https://t.co/UCPdg5UBzo

[Upstate Forever @UpstateForever]

Reminder! Stop by one of these 2 public meetings next week to share your vision, goals, and concerns for the Saluda Grade Trail.

Please click here to learn more and RSVP: https://t.co/cr5mwEi0G9

[Cover South Carolina @CoverSC_]

That’s why we’re here as well. Visit https://t.co/mX40x9WI4h to learn more today on how together we can make that happen and to become a supporter.

[Ame Sanders @AmeRSanders]

What do you do when your city has great public spaces, but poor economic mobility. Change how you use that space. That's how! https://t.co/t45kgzkkce

[Ame Sanders @AmeRSanders]

Blown away by Social Capital Atlas and work linking it to Economic Mobility! It explains so much about my hometown.
Greenville County exhibits low economic connectedness: 35.7% of the friends of low-income people have high incomes. https://t.co/441m3sEOyC via @OppInsights

[Ame Sanders @AmeRSanders]

Markey, Garcia, Goldman Lead Call for Update on Investigation Into Domestic Terrorism Threat Within the Department of Homeland Security https://t.co/Gy7tV2MQvq

[Stephen Piggott @StephenPiggott1]

In the past few days we’ve seen multiple anti-democracy figures face accountability for their actions:

Ammon Bundy & co owing $52.5m for their harassment campaign against a Boise hospital

5 Patriot Front members jailed in CdA

Proud Boy Tiny Toese sentenced to 95 months in PDX

[Ame Sanders @AmeRSanders]

Love this!
Thank You to America’s Librarians for Protecting Our Freedom to Read https://t.co/4OMGFMbx09

[Chandra Dillard @chandradillard]

Nicholtown Community Center will be receiving a $2.5m state grant to assist with their renovations. This money will be added to the $1.8m the City of Greenville has already committed for the project. Honored to help bring this money home to the neighborhood.

[Ame Sanders @AmeRSanders]

How reparations pioneer Evanston, Ill., is rolling out payments to Black citizens https://t.co/B0AeCC79LL via @Yahoo

[Ame Sanders @AmeRSanders]

@LindseyGrahamSC @SenatorTimScott More communities need access to nearby nature! Cosponsor the Outdoors for All Act (H.R. 1065 and S. 448) today.

[Ame Sanders @AmeRSanders]

Thanks for your book Change @damoncentola
Recently posted about how it has informed my thinking in my work of building more inclusive and equitable communities.
Both, And... https://t.co/9zvS3TKHM7

[Ame Sanders @AmeRSanders]

Thought I would add a little to this discussion as it relates to my work on community equity and inclusion. @pforti

Both, And... https://t.co/9zvS3TKHM7

[Ame Sanders @AmeRSanders]

Community=Relationships
Profound and simple. Grateful for the reminder @pforti https://t.co/MwqupSv08r

[Ame Sanders @AmeRSanders]

Community=Relationships
Profound and simple. Grateful for the reminder @pforti https://t.co/MwqupSv08r

[Upstate Forever @UpstateForever]

The #SaludaGradeTrail is one step closer to becoming a reality as SC includes $10 million in new budget for the purchase of the rail line. Read more here: https://t.co/Tv5v5Ct5HS

[Ame Sanders @AmeRSanders]

Thanks @oandbinstitute for this comprehensive look at policies to consider. It is a daunting list, but the organization makes it usable & valuable. Great footnotes, but would love to have seen case studies/community success stories. Keep it coming. We need the help & ideas.

[the Othering & Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley @oandbinstitute]

Are you looking for practical solutions to combat structural racism?

#OBI has created a repository of remedies to help individuals and organizations take action with regular updates.

Check it out: https://t.co/iQoyrqLtwX #antiracism #equity #inclusion