June 2021 - YWCA National Capital Area

Happy Pride from YWCA National Capital Area!

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

As this Pride month comes to an end, YWCA National Capital Area wants to take a moment to honor our LGBTQIA+ community and their continued fight for justice. The freedom to thrive and be one’s true authentic self should be afforded to all people, not just some. Pride began as a riot, with Black and… Continue Reading Happy Pride from YWCA National Capital Area!

Happy Juneteenth from YWCA National Capital Area!

Saturday, June 19, 2021

Today is Juneteenth–the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Yet, it was just this week that the day was finally made a federal holiday. While this is significant, the YWCA National Capital Area knows that the fight for #RacialJustice is not over until we are all truly and… Continue Reading Happy Juneteenth from YWCA National Capital Area!