By Qudsia Jafree Advocacy & Policy Manager of Health and Safety, YWCA USA Hate crimes are committed when a perpetrator intentionally selects and commits a crime towards someone based on actual or perceived membership in a particular group, usually defined by race, religion, disability, ethnic origin, gender identity or sexual orientation. Current federal laws make… Continue Reading Week Without Violence: Hate Crimes
By Barbara Paradiso Director of the Center on Domestic Violence for the University of Colorado Denver and Board Member of the YWCA of Boulder County I have been debating this question in my mind ever since I was first informed of the YWCA USA Blog Carnival on the topic. There are so many ways to go about… Continue Reading What Will It Take to End Violence Against Women and Girls?
By Tara Andrews, Esq. The racial implications of Trayvon Martin’s death and George Zimmerman’s acquittal are undeniable and are commanding a much-needed response. The public debate thus far has focused on overt racism. I contend, however, that overt racism alone didn’t kill Trayvon Martin. Implicit bias was a key accomplice in Trayvon’s death. Implicit bias… Continue Reading Implicit Bias and Trayvon’s Legacy
By Dr. Danielle Moss Lee CEO of the YWCA of the City of New York As a kid growing up in New York City, I had the privilege of having the Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker as my Senior Pastor at Canaan Baptist Church. Dr. Walker had previously served as Chief of Staff to Dr. Martin… Continue Reading YWCA and the March on Washington: a Call for Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women