The impact of doulas and midwives
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…
What does ‘living wage’ even mean?
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…
Our Mission is Supported by Bank of America
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…
Our Bookshelf
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…
Meet YWCA’s ‘Black Birthing Matters’ Panelists
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…
YWCA’s 2021 Women of Achievement
Each year, YWCA Central Carolinas honors three generations of women who have enhanced social justice in the Charlotte community. Congratulations to our 2021 honorees!
Meet YWCA’s ‘Pushing Back, Moving Forward’ Panelists
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 &…
Remembering George Floyd
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…
Stand Against Racism 2021
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…
YWCA Central Carolinas’ statement on Derek Chauvin’s conviction
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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