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Read more about the article The impact of doulas and midwives

The impact of doulas and midwives

  • Post author:Jamila Green
  • Post published:April 27, 2022
  • Post category:Racial Justice

According to the Center for Reproductive Rights, Black women are 3 times more likely to die from pregnancy related complications than white women. Preterm birth and low birth weight are also…

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Read more about the article What does ‘living wage’ even mean?

What does ‘living wage’ even mean?

  • Post author:Jamila Green
  • Post published:April 21, 2022
  • Post category:Racial Justice

On Wednesday, April 27, YWCA Central Carolinas will be holding our virtual Stand Against Racism workshop, 'Living wage: It just makes ¢ents.' The 60-minute workshop will be led by Vicki…

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Read more about the article Our Mission is Supported by Bank of America

Our Mission is Supported by Bank of America

  • Post author:YWCAMarketing
  • Post published:March 4, 2022
  • Post category:About/Donors/Housing/Millennial Engagement/Racial Justice/Youth Learning

YWCA's mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all is strengthened by partnerships like the one we have with Bank of America. For…

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Read more about the article Our Bookshelf

Our Bookshelf

  • Post author:Jasmine Hemphill
  • Post published:February 1, 2022
  • Post category:Racial Justice/Youth Learning

The racial injustice and inequity against Black Americans in our nation, both recently and historically, has sparked difficult conversations surrounding race and racism. With the hope to develop an understanding…

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Read more about the article Meet YWCA’s ‘Black Birthing Matters’ Panelists

Meet YWCA’s ‘Black Birthing Matters’ Panelists

  • Post author:YWCAMarketing
  • Post published:January 10, 2022
  • Post category:Racial Justice

On Wednesday, Jaunary 20, YWCA Central Carolinas will be live streaming our racial justice and advocacy forum, ‘Black Birthing Matters: A conversation on Black maternal health and reproductive justice,’ at…

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Read more about the article YWCA’s 2021 Women of Achievement

YWCA’s 2021 Women of Achievement

  • Post author:YWCAMarketing
  • Post published:November 4, 2021
  • Post category:About/Donors/Racial Justice

Each year, YWCA Central Carolinas honors three generations of women who have enhanced social justice in the Charlotte community. Congratulations to our 2021 honorees!

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Read more about the article Meet YWCA’s ‘Pushing Back, Moving Forward’ Panelists

Meet YWCA’s ‘Pushing Back, Moving Forward’ Panelists

  • Post author:YWCAMarketing
  • Post published:August 25, 2021
  • Post category:Racial Justice

On Thursday, September 9, YWCA Central Carolinas will be live streaming our racial justice and advocacy forum, ‘Pushing Back, Moving Forward: A Solutions-Based Discussion on the Criminalization of Black &…

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Read more about the article Remembering George Floyd

Remembering George Floyd

  • Post author:YWCAMarketing
  • Post published:May 24, 2021
  • Post category:Racial Justice

Tomorrow marks one year since George Floyd was murdered in the streets of Minneapolis. One year of increased violence against communities of color while navigating a global pandemic. One year…

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Read more about the article Stand Against Racism 2021

Stand Against Racism 2021

  • Post author:YWCAMarketing
  • Post published:May 6, 2021
  • Post category:Racial Justice

YWCA's Stand Against Racism 2021 events remained virtual as our community continued navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Our theme, Addressing Racism as a Public Health Crisis, called attention to the racial disparities…

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Read more about the article YWCA Central Carolinas’ statement on Derek Chauvin’s conviction

YWCA Central Carolinas’ statement on Derek Chauvin’s conviction

  • Post author:YWCAMarketing
  • Post published:April 21, 2021
  • Post category:About/Racial Justice

The following statement was shared with YWCA's community and constituents on Wednesday, April 21. Dear YWCA Family,   YWCA Central Carolinas joins with YWCA associations across our country and all people…

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