At YWCA, we believe that our country was founded on the idea of building a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. However, more than two hundred years later, this vision has yet to be fully realized. That is why this year’s theme for Stand Against Racism, We Can’t Wait: Equity and… Continue Reading We Stand Against Racism because We Can’t Wait: We Need Equity & Justice Now!
Addressing racial and systemic inequality by engaging in social justice work is in our DNA. As a leader among racial justice organizations, we know that addressing long standing systemic inequalities is hard work that will take generations. At YWCA USA, we are proud of the tireless work of YWCAs across the country that continue to… Continue Reading Take the Challenge & Stand Against Racism with YWCAs Across the Nation!
Today, as we honor the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to the American Civil Rights Movement, we cannot uplift his legacy without recognizing the work of the countless people who came before, during, and after his time who also demanded that America keep its promise of freedom, justice, and dignity for all. Almost… Continue Reading Honoring Martin Luther King Jr’s Legacy: No Celebration Without Legislation
Remarks by Rabbi Donna Berman Executive Director, Charter Oak Cultural Center At the YWCA Hartford Region’s Stand Against Racism breakfast on April 25, Rabbi Donna Berman gave the following remarks: “The power of the arts to start conversations we might not otherwise have, to sneak past our intellects and enter our souls and change our… Continue Reading The Power of Art as a Vehicle for Social Justice
By Sonya Burnham-Collins, MSc YWCA Bergen County Board Member “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” – Martin Luther King Jr., I Have a Dream, 1963 Whenever… Continue Reading Stand Against Racism… What is Racism?