By Michele Davis Director of Community and Social Justice Initiatives, YWCA of Brooklyn Women must fight daily for pay equality, safety at home and on the streets, and the right to not be victimized by “systems” that do not always value women. Racism adds an additional fight for women. Racism creates barriers to housing, jobs,… Continue Reading How are the lives of women impacted by racism?
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 Desiree Hoffman Director of Advocacy, YWCA USA In honor of Black History Month, I was pleased to have the opportunity to interview a true YWCA leader: Mary Douglas, a 40-year YWCA veteran and advocate. She was present during one of the YWCA’s most historic moments; she shares her reflections below. 1) Tell me: how did… Continue Reading Women at the Forefront of Change: The YWCA One Imperative
By Yvette Davis and Roberta Geidner YWCA York February is Black History Month, a time to honor the rich history and contributions of the innumerable African-Americans who have risen from adversity in order to contribute knowledge, skills and inventions to American society and beyond. African-American history is one filled with stories of people who have… Continue Reading York YWCA: Icons of Black History
By Jenny L. Davis, PhD Quartz, a business and marketing website, recently released data on the Facebook dating app Are You Interested, which connects single people with others within the confines of their Facebook networks. Quartz’ data are based on a series of yes-or-no questions about who users are interested in, as well as response rates between users,… Continue Reading The Coolest Thing About Online Dating Sites