Last night, the majority of our United States senators let us down. The failure to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act was deeply hurtful and eye-opening. Their actions took us a thousand steps back in time. Women have come way too far in this country to have our government dictate how we control our own… Continue Reading YWCA South Florida Statement on Failure to Pass WHPA
Late Monday night, POLITICO broke the news that they had obtained a draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito detailing that the Supreme Court has voted to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. This decision, while not final, would end federal constitutional protection of the right to an abortion and leave it up to each… Continue Reading YWCA South Florida Responds to Roe v. Wade Potential Overturn
THAT’S A WRAP! STAND AGAINST RACISM CHALLENGE 2022 IN REVIEW These past 21 days of the Stand Against Racism Challenge (SAR) have proven to be intense, meaningful, and opened our minds to unlimited growth through productive dialogues! Videos and discussions about race, culture, and social injustices, have impacted countless people. YWCA South Florida would like… Continue Reading Stand Against Racism Challenge Wrap Up
WEEK 4, THE FINAL WEEK, IN REVIEW This past week, we invited you to join the conversation about “What is Critical Race Theory?” in our Stand Against Racism Challenge. You accepted the week’s challenge to get a better understanding of “What is Critical Race Theory?” Our conversations addressed issues revolving around Week 4’s topics: What is… Continue Reading Stand Against Racism Challenge Week 4 Recap
WEEK 3 IN REVIEW This past week, we invited you to join the conversation about Understanding Reproductive Justice in our Stand Against Racism Challenge. Thank you to all our Weekly Challenge participants for helping make this educational event a success. The third week’s topics continue to spark conversations and inspire action by learning about ways to… Continue Reading Stand Against Racism Challenge Week 3 Recap