By Christine Sloane, YWCA USA Finally. After more than 200 years, the Supreme Court of the United States is a step closer to being representative of the nation it serves. Today will go down in history as a victory for America, women, and communities of color. However, the fact that it’s taken centuries to nominate… Continue Reading Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson: Herstory Made on the Supreme Court
Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex, is asking women to contribute 40 minutes of community service and mentorship in celebration of her 40th birthday Washington, D.C., August 4, 2021 – To celebrate the 40th birthday of?Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex, the Archewell Foundation and YWCA USA are partnering to ask?women everywhere?to contribute 40 minutes… Continue Reading YWCA Partners with the Archewell Foundation to Empower Women Reentering the Workforce
By Stacey Meadows Development Associate, YWCA USA Last week, the White House Champions of Change – Young Women Empowering Their Communities. The program honored 11 young women who are empowering their communities every day through leadership, advocacy, and just all out #girlpower! It was such an honor to hear the amazing stories of strength and… Continue Reading The White House Honors Young Women Empowering Their Communities
By Katie Stanton Social Media & Online Engagement Manager, YWCA USA Today, we’re starting a new weekly tradition on the YWCA USA blog. Each Friday, we’ll post the five most important, need-to-know, must-read stories from around the Web to share with you. These stories are the ones that made us think, that taught us something… Continue Reading Top Five on Friday
By: Casey Harden YWCA USA Vice President of Association Services On Monday, I shared my family’s history of involvement with the YWCA. This week, I’d like to share more about the YWCA’s history of empowering women and fighting discrimination, as we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month. In the late 19th century, many of the… Continue Reading A Family History of Social Activism: The YWCA and my Great-Grandmother’s Legacy, Pt. 2