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Black History Month 2024 Empowering Communities, Advancing Justice

Feb 16, 2024
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YWCA has worked toward Racial Justice since the 1800s, and today, we remain committed to our intersectional mission to Eliminate Racism and Empower Women. During Black History Month, learn more about our racial justice programming: bit.ly/48Tg79W

Bodily Autonomy

Bodily autonomy is one of the most fundamental rights we have as human beings & is foundational to Gender Equality and Racial Justice. YWCA’s work to Eliminate Racism and Empower Women has long included our passionate advocacy for bodily autonomy: bit.ly/483UnHi


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Black women have always been at the forefront of change in America. Sojourner Truth’s powerful speech “Ain’t I a Woman?” (read it here: bit.ly/3UqvAdj) reminds us that the struggle for Gender Equality and bodily autonomy are not subjects of new age thinking. During Black History Month 2024, we proudly highlight the work of the exceptional Black women who paved the way forward. 


Women’s Financial Empowerment/Caregiving 

Women’s financial empowerment is essential to the work we do at YWCA, ensuring women — especially women of color — are empowered to pursue their dreams and be financially independent. During #BlackHistoryMonth, learn about our empowerment programming: bit.ly/3vPTQLo

Transportation

Transportation inequality, and the effects it had on the Black community, gave cause to both the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955 and the creation of The Freedom Riders — both powerful demonstrations resulting in SCOTUS ruling segregation on public buses unconstitutional. Black History Month 2024, we celebrate the work carried out by those before us.

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Women's History Month 2024

20 Mar, 2024
Join us in celebrating Women's History Month 2024 at YWCA! Explore our empowerment programming focused on women's financial independence, especially for women of color. Discover inspiring stories like Jazmine Wildcat's advocacy for ending violence against Native women and her impact on Native American communities.
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Native American History Month

27 Nov, 2023
YWCA Contra Costa / Sacramento acknowledges Native American History Month.
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2023-2024 Pre-school Enrollment

21 Jul, 2023
Looking for a quality pre-school for your child? Join us at the YWCA pre-schools starting in August 2023. Enroll now to secure their place!
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The June of 1968 Edition of the YWCA Magazine: Special Issue on Racism

21 Jul, 2023
Discover the powerful and inspiring June 1968 edition of the YWCA Magazine, a special issue delving into the crucial topic of racism. Join us on a journey through time and be inspired by the voices of the past.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

26 May, 2023
YWCA Contra Costa / Sacramento celebrates YWCA Leaders for AAPI Heritage Month.
Women's History Month

Women's History Month - YWCA Leaders!

14 Mar, 2023
An article from YWCA Contra Costa / Sacramento and YWCA USA on celebrating Women's History Month - YWCA Leaders! and the role YWCA has played in a Legacy of Justice.
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Women's History Month - Our Legacy of Justice

04 Mar, 2023
An article from YWCA Contra Costa / Sacramento and YWCA USA on celebrating Women's History Month - A Legacy of Justice and the role YWCA has played in a Legacy of Justice.
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Black History Month

05 Feb, 2023
YWCA was one of the 1st national organizations to desegregate. It was not hard, but learn more about YWCA's journey.
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Anniversary Day

19 Jan, 2023
An article from YWCA Contra Costa / Sacramento and YWCA USA on celebrating Anniversary Day.
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The Rising Tide of Racial Consciousness

By DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. • 13 Jan, 2023
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. The eloquence and booming veracity in his written words jump off the pages with the same strength he demonstrated in public, and they reverberate just as powerfully today: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Therefore, no American can afford to be apathetic about the problem of racial justice.”
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