Black Trans Lives Matter
06.15.2021
June is Pride month. For many it is a time when we celebrate and uplift the joys of the LGBTQ+ community. We go to…Read more
Intersectionality: Race, Gender, and the LGBTQ+ Community
05.19.2021
I am a woman. I am a woman of color. I am a lesbian. I am all of these woven into one wonderful mess of a human being. The interconnectedness…Read more
Doing Away with Misconceptions
05.05.2021
It’s easy to be daunted by the legal system, especially if you’re a survivor. You don’t have to be. By: Charles C. Campbell, BS, PBD, N.P. YWCA Legal Advocate/ Paralegal…Read more
Seeking Justice Beyond the Courtroom
04.19.2021
Today the nation’s attention is focused on a courtroom in Minnesota where soon there will be a final verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin who is charged in the killing…Read more
Racism as a Public Health Crisis
04.06.2021
In honor of National Public Health Week (April 5-11, 2021), a member of our staff reflects on racism as a public health crisis. I was asked to write about racism…Read more
A Note from the CEO: Celebrating Women’s History Month
03.29.2021
As we close out Women’s History Month, we’re presented with wonderful opportunities to be inspired by and celebrate amazing women in our world and in our lives. It’s often said…Read more
On Using Survivors for Public Argument
08.11.2020
The YWCA’s mission guides our programming and advocacy. It lies at the heart of our efforts. Eliminating racism Empowering women and girls Promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all…Read more
Celebrating Juneteenth
06.19.2020
Black Lives Matter, and one way we can honor them is to celebrate, liberate, and educate today, on Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.…Read more
An Open Letter to White Women On the Occasion of the Murder of Yet Another Black Woman’s Child
05.28.2020
When it comes to ending racism, it all matters… What you believe, say, and do; What school you send your…Read more
Remembering Deb Bailey
05.01.2020
Like so many, on Monday we learned of Deb Bailey’s passing. We are still settling into that reality, although our hearts remain heavy with grief. It’s impossible to quantify all…Read more