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Black Women Heroes from Washington State History

In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting a few trailblazing women from Washington State who have strengthened our region through their economic, social, political, and civic work. These women, and many others, were exceptional, inspirational, and fearless in ensuring that we have the rights we engage in today. For that, we thank them.
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Meet the YWCA Volunteer Who Became a Staff Member

March 14, 2019
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BABES Network is a YWCA program working to support HIV-positive women as they strive to stay healthy with their status. Longtime YWCA advocate Brenda Higgins talks with me about her experience as a client, volunteer, and staff member with the BABES program.
Mindy Woods holds a march sign advocating for more homes.

How a license plate can send you to jail

March 12, 2019
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"I was targeted." Former YWCA program participant Mindy Woods shares her story of how a discriminatory license suspension led to huge fines and her arrest, all for buying a used car that only had one license plate on it.
YWCA marching for the Equal Rights Amendment, in front of the Nakamura Federal Courthouse, Seattle 1973

YWCA's Fight for Gender Equity

March 12, 2019
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YWCA has a long history of being on the front line of pushing for gender equity in our community. In honor of Women's History Month, we're highlighting a few of the major milestones of that work here in Washington state.
Aparna Rae and Sage Ke'alohilani Quiamno Co-founders of Future For Us

A Future For Us, By Us

March 6, 2019
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In honor of International Women's Day and in celebration of Women's History Month, I sat down with thought leaders and female powerhouses, Sage Ke'alohilani Quiamno and Aparna Rae, co-founders of a new organization Future For Us, where women of color can network through community, career, and cause.
Girls Reserve, Phyllis Wheatley

Black Women Heroes from Washington State History

February 28, 2019
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In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting a few trailblazing women from Washington State who have strengthened our region through their economic, social, political, and civic work. These women, and many others, were exceptional, inspirational, and fearless in ensuring that we have the rights we engage in today. For that, we thank them.
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Tue, 10/31/2017 - 03:06