by Cheryl Johnson-Odim, Ph.D. , Provost Emerita and Professor of History, Dominican University Forgive me (and indulge me) if I am preaching. But a white friend (I would even call him an aspiring ally) just asked me what is the difference between being non-racist and being anti-racist, especially because he knows me to have taken… Continue Reading How to be actively “anti-racist”
For more information, contact: Yolanda Raine, Director, Marketing and Communications, Phone: 202-524-5331, Email: yraine@ywca.org We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of George Floyd, and to the larger Minneapolis and St. Paul community. YWCA continues to be outraged by the violence and deaths of people of color in America due to police… Continue Reading YWCA Statement on the Murder of George Floyd
by Fabiola Alfonso, YWCA Evanston/North Shore Financial Education Specialist The COVID 19 pandemic has reduced domestic violence survivors’ options of getting out of their abusive relationship. Contact with family members, access to social services, filing of orders of protection, going to shelters, computer access, and more are not easily available. When the Economic Impact Payments… Continue Reading Who is not getting the Economic Impact Payment?
YWCA USA Calls for an Investigation into the Murders of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor Our hearts go out to the families of Amhaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. YWCA joins others whom we know are deeply troubled by the lack of accountability for unjustified police violence against individuals and communities of color. These are not… Continue Reading YWCA Statement on Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor
By Catherine Beane, Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy, YWCA USA This weekend we salute all moms and mother-figures! As a mother to four boys, this weekend has always been a special time to share with my family. I’m proud of all of their endeavors and regularly brag to colleagues about their individual accomplishments… Continue Reading On this Mother’s Day – Take Action!