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The Rising Tide of Racial Consciousness
The Rising Tide of Racial Consciousness

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.

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Juneteenth 2024

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.

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.

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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.

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