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

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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

We Still Deserve Safety Report

YWCA USA Releases We Still Deserve Safety: Renewing the Call to End the Criminalization of Women and Girls of Color Report
Tuesday, September 15, 2020

For Immediate Release: Yolanda Raine Senior Director, Marketing and Communications yraine@ywca.org 202-524-5331 Report paints a disturbing picture of racial profiling, violence, and criminalization of women and girls of color and outlines actions all people can take to stand for justice Washington, D.C. (September 15, 2020) – Today, YWCA USA released We Still Deserve Safety: Renewing… Continue Reading YWCA USA Releases We Still Deserve Safety: Renewing the Call to End the Criminalization of Women and Girls of Color Report

Until Justice Just Is

YWCA USA Launches Until Justice Just Is Campaign, a National Call-to-Action on Racial Justice
Friday, August 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For media inquiries, please contact: Yolanda Raine Senior Director, Marketing and Communications yraine@ywca.org 202-524-5331 YWCA USA will mobilize its 200+ associations around meaningful actions to end racism in their communities   Washington, D.C. (August 28, 2020) — Today, YWCA USA, the nation’s oldest and largest women’s organization, launched Until Justice Just Is, a… Continue Reading YWCA USA Launches Until Justice Just Is Campaign, a National Call-to-Action on Racial Justice