For almost 70 years, Lucy Parsons fought for the rights of the poor and disenfranchised in the face of an increasingly oppressive industrial economic system. Lucy’s radical activism challenged the racist and sexist sentiment in a time when even radical Americans believed that a woman’s place was in the home. A dynamic, militant, self-educated public… Continue Reading A Woman of Will – Meet Lucy Parsons
Our nation is facing a turning point where your voice can be the deciding factor. Participation in the voting process is critical to our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women, not just in South Florida but our nation at large. It’s your voice. It’s your vote. It’s your future. Whether by mail or in… Continue Reading 10 Compelling Facts About Voting You Should Know
Remembering Jason Jenkins 1974-2022 This blog post is dedicated to our beloved YWCA South Florida board member and friend, Mr. Jason Jenkins. A devoted husband and adoring father of three, Jason passed away unexpectedly this past weekend. Our board is devastated and in shock. We were honored to spend time with Jason during our annual board retreat,… Continue Reading Remembering Jason Jenkins
Miami-Dade County Government recently declared the month of August as Black Business Month! Multiple events throughout the month celebrate Miami’s Black business community, which is a vital contributor to South Florida’s economy. In just our county, BOBs make up 51,285 businesses and employ 12,227 individuals! “During Black Business Month, local government officials, community leaders and venture capitalists… Continue Reading Support Black-Owned Businesses in the 305
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — YWCA South Florida, a leading voice for women, girls and all marginalized individuals across South Florida, received the 2022 Florida Equity, Equality & Justice Influencer Award from Leadership Florida. The award was announced on June 25 at Leadership Florida’s Annual Meeting in Orlando. The Florida Equity, Equality & Justice Influencer Award… Continue Reading YWCA South Florida Receives the 2022 Florida Equity, Equality & Justice Influencer Award
It’s official, the United States Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, ending 50 years of federal abortion protection. This means that the decision is now left up to each state, with 13 already having “trigger laws” on the books that make abortion illegal immediately once federal protections are removed. As we all… Continue Reading YWCA South Florida Statement on Roe v. Wade
YWCA South Florida has announced an update to its leadership team with the addition of a new chief operating officer, Veronica D. Brown, a local leader in the South Florida community. Brown’s professional career spans more than 20 years in the public and private sectors. She officially assumed her new leadership role at YWCA on… Continue Reading YWCA South Florida announces leadership addition with new COO
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
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