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YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families and strengthen communities. We’ve been at the forefront of the biggest issues of the day for 160 years: from voting rights to civil rights, from affordable housing to pay equity and from violence prevention to health care reform. We carry on this long tradition of social action and advocacy to advance our mission — and you are a crucial part of this work. Your voice is critical as we advocate for policies that bring us closer to eliminating racism, empowering women, and ensuring peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
As we’re staring the Golden Anniversary of Salute to Women directly in the face (the 50th anniversary will be in 2024), it’s appropriate to consider the genesis of this particular piece of YWCA and Lafayette history in the context of the larger lens of the 1970’s feminist movement. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) states that… Continue Reading A Very Brief History of Salute to Women
by Floyd Keith, Director of Racial and Social Justice Embracing diversity and inclusion in the workplace has beneficial outcomes, such as improving productivity and enhancing the ability to maneuver in an increasingly complex and diverse environment. Additionally, inclusion provides an organization with diverse and varied capabilities and skills that allow companies to reach their full… Continue Reading Equitable Hiring Practices: Did you know?
Navigating the liminal space between Native (First) American and white communities, Mary Frances “Te Ata” Thompson Fisher was raised on the stories and songs of her Chickasaw culture. Te Ata was born December 3, 1895 in Emet, Oklahoma. Her father was the last treasurer of the Chickasaw Nation and her uncle, the last governor. The… Continue Reading Lifting the Voice of a Nation: Chickasaw Storyteller Te Ata
