By Katie Stanton YWCA USA Social Media Manager Eliminating racism is at the center of the YWCA’s mission. That’s why each year local associations participate in Stand Against Racism, a campaign and ongoing public conversation about race and equality. On April 25, the YWCA USA will support our local associations and their activities to unite to… Continue Reading Take a Stand Against Racism on April 25!
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 Katie Stanton Social Media & Online Engagement Manager, YWCA USA You may have heard, or contributed to, a hashtag that took over Twitter about one month ago: #solidarityisforwhitewomen. This tag, created in response to an exchange between writer Mikki Kendall and a former male feminist blogger, inspired Twitter users from all over the world to express their frustration,… Continue Reading The Intersection of Race and Gender: It’s Our Mission