Pearlette Ramos, Civil Rights Lawyer, Social Justice Advocate, Entrepreneur and Filmmaker
- Pearlette is a civil rights lawyer and a social justice advocate.
- She’s an entrepreneur and a filmmaker.
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Overview
Pearlette Ramos, a civil rights lawyer, social justice advocate, and award-winning filmmaker, shares her powerful journey of overcoming adversity to inspire change. Her film, Three Extraordinary Women, uses the metaphor of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to spotlight resilience and challenge systems of oppression.
00:35- About Pearlette Ramos
- Pearlette is a civil rights lawyer and a social justice advocate.
- She’s an entrepreneur and a filmmaker.
- She produced and co-directed her first award-winning feature documentary film titled “Three Extraordinary Women”.
04:48- Why did you choose to pursue law as a tool to create change for women and children?
- Witnessed women in public housing struggle with “learned helplessness,” despite their capabilities, which inspired a desire to create change.
- Aspired to change laws disproportionately affecting women and children by understanding systemic challenges.
- Choose law as a path to influence policy and legislation, aiming to improve lives beyond financial measures.
16:48- What advice would you give to women of color aspiring to make a difference in their communities?
- Develop a deep relationship with yourself by listening to and understanding your authentic voice.
- Rely on your inner wisdom to guide your decisions and actions.
- Give voice to your aspirations and believe in their potential to create change.
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Learn more about Pearlette Ramos: LinkedIn
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- Pearlette is a civil rights lawyer and a social justice advocate.
- She’s an entrepreneur and a filmmaker.
- She produced and co-directed her first award-winning feature documentary film titled “Three Extraordinary Women”.