Today in Wheeling History: October 28—Wheeling native and economic justice advocate Amy Jo Hutchison appears on a "The Problem with Jon Stewart" streaming episode to discuss the high cost of childcare in West Virginia and its impact on the workforce (2021).
Amy Jo Hutchison is a prominent economic justice advocate from Wheeling, West Virginia. Born on October 26, 1971, she has dedicated her life to fighting poverty and hunger in her home state. Growing up in Wheeling, Amy Jo experienced the challenges of poverty firsthand, which fueled her passion for advocacy. She attended local schools and raised her two children as a single mother, further deepening her understanding of the struggles faced by working-class families.
Amy Jo is the founder of "Rattle the Windows," a grassroots movement that empowers marginalized communities to fight for economic justice and equity. Her work has gained national attention, particularly her powerful testimony before lawmakers in Washington, D.C., in February 2020, where she shared her lived experiences and highlighted the realities of poverty in America.
In addition to her advocacy work, Amy Jo has been involved in various community initiatives in Wheeling, including serving as the Campaign Director for MomsRising West Virginia. On October 28, 2021, she appeared on the streaming episode of "The Problem with Jon Stewart," where she discussed the importance of childcare to the workforce and highlighted the high cost of childcare in West Virginia. This appearance further amplified her voice on national platforms, emphasizing issues related to childcare and economic injustice.
Amy Jo continues to reside in the Wheeling area, where she remains an influential voice for economic justice and a tireless advocate for the working poor.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://shorturl.at/2chPC), WTRF (https://shorturl.at/XAyHf), Morgantown Magazine (https://shorturl.at/m7BCL), Right to Food (https://rb.gy/y2eo4q), MomsRising (https://shorturl.at/BppCS)
Photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
Amy Jo Hutchison is a prominent economic justice advocate from Wheeling, West Virginia. Born on October 26, 1971, she has dedicated her life to fighting poverty and hunger in her home state. Growing up in Wheeling, Amy Jo experienced the challenges of poverty firsthand, which fueled her passion for advocacy. She attended local schools and raised her two children as a single mother, further deepening her understanding of the struggles faced by working-class families.
Amy Jo is the founder of "Rattle the Windows," a grassroots movement that empowers marginalized communities to fight for economic justice and equity. Her work has gained national attention, particularly her powerful testimony before lawmakers in Washington, D.C., in February 2020, where she shared her lived experiences and highlighted the realities of poverty in America.
In addition to her advocacy work, Amy Jo has been involved in various community initiatives in Wheeling, including serving as the Campaign Director for MomsRising West Virginia. On October 28, 2021, she appeared on the streaming episode of "The Problem with Jon Stewart," where she discussed the importance of childcare to the workforce and highlighted the high cost of childcare in West Virginia. This appearance further amplified her voice on national platforms, emphasizing issues related to childcare and economic injustice.
Amy Jo continues to reside in the Wheeling area, where she remains an influential voice for economic justice and a tireless advocate for the working poor.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://shorturl.at/2chPC), WTRF (https://shorturl.at/XAyHf), Morgantown Magazine (https://shorturl.at/m7BCL), Right to Food (https://rb.gy/y2eo4q), MomsRising (https://shorturl.at/BppCS)
Photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
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