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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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History Making Moments from the 2020 Election

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.

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Get Out The Vote!

This is an excerpt: As we commemorate the 100th anniversary year of women’s suffrage, we celebrate the courage and conviction of those who fought for equality. But in this moment of celebration, we must acknowledge that the 19th Amendment was not the end of our fight for equitable representation.

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Resilience and Strength In the Face of Adversity

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.

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20 Latina Trailblazers Who Are Reshaping U.S. History for All Womxn

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.

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The Power of My Latina Vote

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.

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YWomenVote 2020: We Mobilize Women

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.

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