black history month Archives

The Unsung Legacy of Black Feminism: From Jane Crow to Intersectionality

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

At YWCA, our mission is inspired by the perspectives of Black feminists who have consistently transformed the fights for gender equity and racial justice. During Black Herstory Month, we’re celebrating Black feminism and centering the work of powerful Black sheroes past and present doing the critical work to eliminate racism and empower women. As leaders… Continue Reading The Unsung Legacy of Black Feminism: From Jane Crow to Intersectionality

Black History through a White Woman’s Eyes

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

By Norene G. Ball Director of Hallmark Programs, YWCA McLean County February was Black History Month and March is Women’s History Month. My own limited life experience convinces me that both Black History Month and Women’s History Month are good ideas. I grew up in the ’50s and early ’60s in a small town that… Continue Reading Black History through a White Woman’s Eyes

Gen. Cadoria is a pioneer of our lifetime

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

By Kris Kieper Chief Executive Officer, YWCA of Rockford February and March are reflective months for me as both provide insight and inspiration for the work of the YWCA Rockford; February is Black History month, which leads into Women’s History month in March. There are so many women in history we’ve never heard of, never celebrated… Continue Reading Gen. Cadoria is a pioneer of our lifetime

York YWCA: Icons of Black History

Friday, February 21, 2014

By Yvette Davis and Roberta Geidner YWCA York February is Black History Month, a time to honor the rich history and contributions of the innumerable African-Americans who have risen from adversity in order to contribute knowledge, skills and inventions to American society and beyond. African-American history is one filled with stories of people who have… Continue Reading York YWCA: Icons of Black History