As part of Women’s history month, local author Jennie Liu read from her novel, “Girls on the Line” March 13. The daughter of Chinese immigrants, Liu has been fascinated by the attitudes, social policies, and changes in China each time she visits. Her novel, set in contemporary China, is about a teen pregnancy that puts two orphan girls on a collision course with factory bosses, family planning regulators, and a bride trafficker.
The Minority Student Leadership Academy hosted a panel titled “Women of Color Navigating Race and Gender in Leadership Roles” March 28.
The panelists focused on women’s leadership in the context of culture and power structures, different sources of power. They discussed their personal experiences and offered strategies to implement systemic changes.
Panelists were:
- Alaysia Hackett, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Mars Hill University
- Sheneika Smith, Asheville City Council
- Kidada Wynn, Mental Health Liaison
- Marta Alcala-Williams, Parent/Family Engagement Coordinator
