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.

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:

This is an excerpt: When Dr. Dorothy Height was a little girl, growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the 1920s, she was denied access to the central YWCA swimming pool.

This is an excerpt: This year, and for the first time ever, the YWCA Women’s Empowerment 360° (YW WE360°) program hosted not one, but three pitch competitions to allow women entrepreneurs from across the YWCA network a chance to compete for funding to support their growing businesses.

This is a nexcerpt: Today is Giving Tuesday, it’s a day the world has decided to give together. We’ve set a big goal for today, and hope to raise $250,000 to support women, girls, and people of color in the communities we serve across the nation.

This is an excerpt: On Saturday, November 7th, Kamala Harris became our nation's first vice president-elect -- a woman, woman of color, and the daughter of immigrants -- after her running mate, President-elect Joe Biden, was declared the winner of the U.S. presidential election.

By Debbie Baldwin, Digital Media SpecialistToday, we are proud to join in with organizations and individuals across the country to recognize Latina Equal Pay Day.

This is an excerpt: At YWCA, we imagine a world without violence. Unfortunately, that is not our current reality. Every 90 seconds a woman in the United States is sexually assaulted, and only half of domestic violence incidents are reported to the police.

This is an excerpt: During this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, YWCA USA is thrilled to highlight these Latina trailblazers for their groundbreaking contributions in the fields of advocacy, civil rights, legal, media, science and sports. After learning more about them, make sure to follow them to stay up to date on how they continue to pave the way for all women.

This is an excerpt: I had a name nobody could pronounce correctly, so like a lot of children of immigrants, I introduced myself with a gringo-friendly alternative: “awhn-drei-uh.”This Hispanic Heritage Month, I’m reflecting on the complicated identities of Latinos born or living in America.

This is an excerpt: Traditionally hard-to-count populations include communities of color, low-income households, children under the age of five, the elderly, foreign born, homeless and individuals with limited English language.

This is an excerpt: We’re proud to elevate the words and story of Magdalena Verdugo, CEO of YWCA of Southern Arizona. Her impact within her community has been profound and for her leadership we are grateful.

This is an excerpt: By Alejandra Y. Castillo, President and CEO, YWCAConversations surrounding the state of our union often paint the picture of a country divided. Our national survey of women and women of color across the United States suggests otherwise.

This is an excerpt: Every four years, YWCA leaders from countries around the world come together to move the World YWCA movement forward, recommitting to our powerful mission and sharing lessons and stories with one another.

This is an excerpt: Every four years, YWCA leaders from countries around the world come together to move the World YWCA movement forward, recommitting to our powerful mission and sharing lessons and stories with one another.

This is an excerpt: This is an excerpt: In this episode, released in conjunction with VoteRunLead’s fifth anniversary celebration, they discuss the untapped potential of women and how VoteRunLead provides the tools and motivation for potential political candidates to step up and lead their communities.

This is an excerpt: In this episode, released in conjunction with VoteRunLead’s fifth anniversary celebration, they discuss the untapped potential of women and how VoteRunLead provides the tools and motivation for potential political candidates to step up and lead their communities.

This is an excerpt: YWCA’s new interactive data map helps tell the story of how critical our work is to women, children, and families throughout the United States. We’ve always known firsthand about the demand for social services in our communities, but this innovative online tool is a game-changer.