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YWCA applauds the incoming Biden Administration’s executive actions today, each of which are critical steps to addressing the deep challenges facing our nation in the areas of the COVID-19 pandemic, racial justice, climate change, the economy, and government integrity. As an organization committed to eliminating racism and empowering women, we get up and do the… Continue Reading YWCA Statement on the Biden Administration’s First Day Executive Actions

“In respose to the violent insurrection incited by President Donald J. Trump at our nation’s Capitol just one week ago, a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives voted yesterday to impeach him. This historic vote is the only appropriate response to the racially-motivated violence that our entire country witnessed in real-time. As the… Continue Reading YWCA USA Statement on the Impeachment of President Donald Trump

  In light of the violence that took place at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, Alejandra Y. Castillo, CEO, YWCA USA released the following statement: “The scene that unfolded in our nation’s capital yesterday was a disgrace to our democracy and  a bleak day for our nation. History will justifiably record the violent… Continue Reading Statement on Events at the U.S. Capitol