Today begins National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15 each year and honors the unique cultures and contributions of Hispanic Americans to the US. The observation was introduced in 1968, on the cusp of the Civil Rights movement, and was expanded in 1988 to cover an entire month. Despite being… Continue Reading Let’s Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month!

Today is Women’s Equality Day, a day that recognizes the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave some (but not all) women the right to vote. While voting rights for all women would take many more decades, this amendment passage was a significant step in the fight for equal rights for all women. Yet, as… Continue Reading CALL TO ACTION: Women’s Equality Day

Today, we are joining the Bans Off Our Bodies Walkout, a national day of action to amplify the fight for abortion rights across the United States. Today, at 4 p.m. EST, we will show our support for abortion providers, which will help set the stage for future actions over the next few months. It will… Continue Reading CALL TO ACTION: Bans Off Our Bodies Walkout: July 13, 4 pm EST

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling in Jackson Women’s Health Organization v. Dobbs, which has undone decades of reproductive rights & privacy protections provided under Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. We are devastated at this decision. This decision does not reflect the will of the people, as… Continue Reading My Voice, My Power | Stand Up for Reproductive Justice with YWCA National Capital Area!

Today marks 50 years of #TitleIX, which prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding. This landmark gender equity law and the extensive protections it provides to students is worthy of celebration. Most often, we hear of #TitleIX in the context of sports, breaking down barriers for women & girls in athletic pursuits. Here… Continue Reading Celebrating 50 years of Title IX!