by Katie Stanton Social Media Manager, YWCA USA 2013 is nearly here, so let’s take a step back and reflect on the accomplishments of the past year. For the YWCA, looking back helps us remember what we can achieve together, and to plan for how we will continue to empower women and eliminate racism in… Continue Reading Thank You for a Successful Year!
by Marianne Schild YWCA Correspondent at DNC The last night of the Democratic National Convention, I got to spend a little time in one of the media boxes with journalist and political analyst Juan Williams. I told him that for those of us in Generation Y the development of our political consciousness stems from wanting… Continue Reading DNC 2012: Video Interview with Juan Williams
By Marianne Schild National YWCA DNC Correspondent When I met with Sister Simone Campbell, I asked her what she thinks are the most important issues at stake. She replied democracy is at stake. We must work together and be responsible for each other, and that must be at the heart of our policy. I told… Continue Reading Sister Simone Campbell and “The Game”
By Marianne Schild National YWCA DNC Correspondent A goal of mine for this week’s efforts at the DNC is to promote engagement in politics among women and especially young women. If you want to feel inspired, Google Sister Simone Campbell. If you are sick of the divisive rhetoric of today’s political campaigns, she is, too. … Continue Reading Interview with the Fearless and Fabulous Sister Simone Campbell
By Marianne Schild National YWCA DNC Correspondent Later that evening, I attended the Delegate Welcome Party for North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Uptown Charlotte. Mayor Anthony Foxx, Los Angeles Mayor and Chair of the Convention Antonio Villaraigosa, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz, SC Congressman Jim… Continue Reading Delegate Welcome Party