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The Journey for Justice for Every Woman

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

By Tralonne Shorter Senior Advocacy & Policy Associate for Racial Justice and Civil Rights, YWCA USA On September 16th, I was honored to join hundreds of fellow social justice advocates who converged in Washington, DC for the conclusion of the NAACP’s “Journey for Justice March.” For more than forty days, the cadre… Continue Reading The Journey for Justice for Every Woman

Some Things to Remember as We Talk about Race, Identity and Trayvon Martin

Thursday, July 18, 2013

By Qudsia Jafree Senior Policy & Advocacy Associate, Racial Justice and Civil Rights This week, the U.S. has been involved in an important, nationwide conversation about racial profiling and civil rights. This conversation has involved voices from every side of the political and social spectrum, discussing everything from Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law and when/to… Continue Reading Some Things to Remember as We Talk about Race, Identity and Trayvon Martin