Today is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, the date in the year that a Black woman working full-time, year-round would have needed to work to earn what the average non-Hispanic white man earned in 2022. That measures out to Black women earning just 67 cents for every dollar compared to white men. At this current… Continue Reading It’s Black Women’s #EqualPay Day! | #BlackWomenCantWait
During this Disability Pride Month, we celebrate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which was signed into law 33 years ago today. The ADA greatly expanded protections to include matters of physical accessibility, transportation, employment, government services, and other areas of public life. Today, 33 years later, we see the… Continue Reading 33 Years | Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
It’s almost time for back to school. This year, we are again collecting school supplies for our Back to School Backpack campaign. Our goal? Fill (at least) 100 backpacks with the much needed school supplies for our community’s families! Last year, folks stepped up and supported this campaign with gusto, sending more than 100 students back… Continue Reading Help us Fill 100+ Backpacks! | YWCA NCA Back to School Campaign
In July, we are celebrating Disability Pride Month & National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Both of these months aim to honor communities and draw attention to issues we often ignore. Disability Pride Month Since 1990, Disability Pride Month has honored people with disabilities and seeks to end the stigmas associated with disability. People with disabilities… Continue Reading It’s Disability Pride Month & Minority Mental Health Awareness Month!