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We are proud to rerelease “The Rising Tide of Racial Consciousness” by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., originally published in the December 1960 issue of YWCA Magazine.
Guess what? Today, we at YWCA USA are partying all across the nation for Juneteenth! This day is all about celebrating freedom, marking the end of slavery in our beloved United States.
On Oct. 25, 2023, President Biden formally called on Congress to provide $16 billion in child care stabilization funding.
This is an excerpt: On Oct. 6, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war.
This is an excerpt: UScellular is partnering with YWCA USA to update their TechGYRLS® Curriculum for a planned launch in 2024. The company announced a $100,000 grant today to support the update to the curriculum that will help to reach more young women and encourage careers in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math).
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YWCA Statement on Child Care Supplement Budget Request
On Oct. 25, 2023, President Biden formally called on Congress to provide $16 billion in child care stabilization funding.
YWCA USA Statement on the Israel-Hamas War
This is an excerpt: On Oct. 6, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war.
UScellular Donates $100K to YWCA USA to Advance STEAM Educational Opportunities
This is an excerpt: UScellular is partnering with YWCA USA to update their TechGYRLS® Curriculum for a planned launch in 2024. The company announced a $100,000 grant today to support the update to the curriculum that will help to reach more young women and encourage careers in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math).
Readout of Gender Justice Advocates’ Meeting with the Biden Administration on Closing the Wage and Wealth Gap for Black Women
This is an excerpt: On Friday, September 15, 2023, gender and racial justice experts convened at the White House to address the critical issue of closing the wage and wealth gap for Black women. The meeting was a pivotal step toward discussing strategies to achieve gender and racial pay equity.
YWCA USA Announces Six New Appointments to its Board of Directors
This is an excerpt: YWCA USA is pleased to announce the appointment of six new members to its national Board of Directors: Mallory Donaldson with the Center for Healthy Families; Cristina A. Gomez with CA Consulting, Strategies, Management; Kara Perkins with California State University at Long Beach; Ramy Rauf with Northwest Area Foundation; Deon Riley with Bath & Body Works; and Joanne Tabellija-Murphy with Walmart.
YWCA USA CEO: Even as Our Rights are Rolled Back, We Must Be Resilient
This is an excerpt: This week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued rulings in multiple cases that—in the aftermath of their 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health—continue to roll back rights and protections for women, communities of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, victims of stalking, and other marginalized communities:
YWCA Statement: Affirmative Action
This is an excerpt: Today, June 29, 2023, the United States Supreme Court rolled back decades of progress on educational opportunity and socioeconomic mobility by narrowing the consideration of race in higher education admissions.
YWCA USA Launches YWCA Racial Justice Challenge
This is an excerpt: YWCA USA, the nation’s oldest and largest women’s organization, launched the YWCA Racial Justice Challenge to coincide with their Until Justice Just Is (UJJI) campaign, which will run throughout the month of April and is intended to raise awareness of systemic racism and how each of us can take action to advance justice.
Statement on Police Killing of Tyre Nichols and Recent Mass Shootings
This is an excerpt: On January 7, 2023, Tyre Nichols was stopped by law enforcement for reckless driving, and was subsequently murdered at the hands of five Memphis police officers.
YWCA USA Receives Generous Contribution from MacKenzie Scott to Fund Mission-Based Work to Eliminate Racism and Empower Women
This is an excerpt: For Immediate Release:Yolanda RaineSenior Director, Marketing and Communicationsyraine@ywca.org202-524-5331 Washington, D.C., – This week, YWCA USA received a generous donation from entrepreneur, author, advocate, and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott as part of her dedication to her giving pledge and ongoing commitment to provide immediate support to people suffering the health and economic impacts of these challenging times.
Alejandra Y. Castillo Receives Distinguished Public Service Award from the LBJ School of Public Affairs
This is an excerpt: YWCA USA is pleased to announce that our CEO, Alejandra Y. Castillo is the 2020 recipient of the Distinguished Public Service Award (DPSA) from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin.
YWCA USA Statement on 2020 Election Results
This is an excerpt: Washington, D.C.—Alejandra Y. Castillo, CEO of YWCA USA, issued the following statement on the results of the 2020 election: “While the results of this election may come as a surprise to many, an affirmation to some, and a rejection to others, it is a defining moment for the nation.
YWCA Statement on the Murder of Walter Wallace
This is an excerpt: Washington, D.C.—Alejandra Y. Castillo, CEO of YWCA USA, issued the following statement on the results of the 2020 election: “While the results of this election may come as a surprise to many, an affirmation to some, and a rejection to others, it is a defining moment for the nation.
Childcare and workforce realities create “she-cession” amid COVID-19
This is an excerpt: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor media inquiries, contact:Yolanda RaineSenior Director, Marketing and CommunicationsYWCA USAyraine@ywca.org202-524-5331LBJ School, YWCA USA outline new policy approaches for addressing women’s economic security needs.
YWCA USA CEO Testifies in Congressional Hearing
This is an excerpt: Alejandra Y. Castillo, CEO of YWCA USA, will be testifying as an expert witness in the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship’s field hearing in El Paso, TX on Friday, September 6th, 2019.
We Stand Against Gun Violence
This is an excerpt: Statement from YWCA USA CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo:Today, our prayers and support are with the people of El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. Yet once again, we stand with communities that have been terrorized by active shooters whose only goal is to unleash fear, inflict pain and cause great loss of innocent life.
Empowering Women and Lifting Diverse Voices: We Must Stand Together
This is an excerpt: #RunAsYouAre Partners Statement on “The Squad”Joint Statement from YWCA USA, VoteRunLead, IGNITE, and United State of WomenRally cries and tweets calling for four elected women of color to “go back home” have, once again, revealed the depth of racism and gender bias that have hindered the leadership of women and people of color throughout our nation’s history.
SCOTUS blocks 2020 Census citizenship question for now
This is an excerpt: Today, the Supreme Court took an important step in the right direction to protect our constitution and our democracy by affirming a lower court ruling that challenged the underlying motives for the proposed addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census—a question that is unnecessary, untested, last-minute, and jeopardizes an accurate and full census count in 2020.
YWCA USA Honors Extraordinary Women Leaders at National Conference Awards
This is an excerpt: Washington, DC, June 6, 2019 — YWCA USA honored the achievements of extraordinary women leaders Sen. Joni Ernst, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rep. Debbie Dingell, Fatima Goss Graves, Brittany Packnett, and Mónica Ramirez during YWCA’s 2019 national conference, Dare To Be Powerful, whose theme is derived from a famous Audre Lorde quote.
YWCA Statement on the Killing of Daunte Wright
On Sunday, April 11, Daunte Wright was fatally shot in Brooklyn Center, Minneapolis, about 10 miles from where Derek Chauvin is on trial for the killing of George Floyd. Elisha Rhodes, Interim CEO, YWCA USA has issued the following statement in response: “When will the headlines change?
Virginia’s Leadership Crisis: The Intersection of Race and Gender Injustice
This is an excerpt: The events that have gripped the Commonwealth of Virginia over the past week have brought to the fore our nation’s painful history and continued struggles around the intersecting issues of race and gender. The news from Virginia’s capital has resurrected the pain and suffering inflicted by unacceptable behavior, reminding us that racism and sexual violence is a daily reality.
YWCA USA Responds to the 2019 State of the Union
This is an excerpt: YWCA USA CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo issued the following statement in response to the 2019 State of the Union address:President Trump’s proclamations of unity during his 2019 State of the Union address stands in stark contrast to the reality of this administration’s actions.
End the Shutdown: Stop Hurting Women and Families
This is an excerpt: The federal government shutdown that has been in effect since December is now the longest and costliest in history. The consequences of this shutdown are broad and deep. Impacted workers and families across the country are struggling to pay their bills, put food on the table, purchase needed medications, and pay for child care.
YWCA USA and Partners in Women’s Advocacy Community Urge Congress to Prioritize the Needs and Concerns of Women and Girls
This is an excerpt: Letter to Congress: Women’s Community Legislative Priorities to Build a Strong Foundation for Women and GirlsYWCA USA and partners from over 63 national, state, and local organizations in the women’s advocacy community urge Members of Congress to take action on the key needs and concerns of women and girls.
YWCA USA Supports the DREAM LEAD Institute with Trinity University and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation
This is an excerpt: Washington, DC – YWCA USA will join Trinity University and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) in supporting a new, year-round, intensive leadership institute exclusively for DACA recipients called the DREAM LEAD Institute.
A historic election: Record wins for women, women of color
This is an excerpt: Statement from YWCA USA on the outcome of the 2018 midterm electionsWashington, D.C. — Last night was a historic election night, with record-breaking victories from women and people of color both on the ballot and in voter turnout.
YWCA Statement on the Mass Shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue
This is an excerpt: The following is a joint statement from YWCA USA and YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Board of Directors and Senior Leadership:We continue to offer our sincerest condolences to the individuals, families, friends, neighbors, and loved ones affected by the tragedy in Pittsburgh this past weekend.
YWCA USA Receives $500K Grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation to Support Women’s Entrepreneurship
This is an excerpt: Washington, DC, October 9, 2018 – The Coca-Cola Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company, is awarding a $500,000 grant to YWCA USA to help women overcome barriers to starting, growing, and sustaining businesses while providing women with educational tools that will increase the knowledge and confidence of women entrepreneurs.
YWCA USA Unveils Key Findings on Women’s Priorities During Critical GOTV Period
This is an excerpt: Washington, D.C. — Today, YWCA USA launched its report, What Women Want 2018, a new national survey of American women commissioned by the organization to identify women’s public policy priorities.