Black trans women face unprecedented levels of violence today, and we're exploring ways we can all create a community that supports them and dismantles the barriers they face.
With the city and county elections right around the corner, we’ve put together some important news articles about voting rights. Read up and get your ballots in today to make your voice heard!
Candidates for Seattle City and King County Councils answered questions from human services providers and the public. Learn where candidates stand on the issues most important to you!
Last month, we wrote about what the opportunity gap is, and how it impacts the potential for women, particularly Black women, to gain leadership positions in business and government. This week we’re looking at how other nations around the world have successfully narrowed the gap between men and women in representation on company boards or in major political parties.
At YWCA, we talk a lot about the wage gap between women and men, a gap that is even larger for women of color. However, the opportunity gap that denies women chances to get promoted or work in fast growing industries is another example of the sexism and racism that has stagnated progress to equality in our economy.
It’s August, and tomorrow is the primary election for Seattle City Council, King County, and Snohomish County councils. We’ve put together some important news articles about this election below. Read up and get your ballots in today to make your voice heard!
Black trans women face unprecedented levels of violence today, and we're exploring ways we can all create a community that supports them and dismantles the barriers they face.
We tell the stories of those with lived experiences of racism and sexism and invite supporters to take concrete actions to correct the root causes of disparity in our communities.