YW News
Women’s History Month – Government
Eugenie Anderson and Toni Carter, two Minnesota pioneers in government, are the focus for today’s entry on our Women’s History Month series.
March 12, 2020
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Women’s History Month – Activism
During March we’re running a series on Women’s History Month, beginning today with the activism of Nellie Stone Johnson and Rev. Gloria Roach Thomas. As with last month, we’re focusing on Minnesota’s leaders in both the past and present.
March 5, 2020
Black History Month
Black History Month – Freedom
Slavery infected all of America, and Minnesota is not an exception. 150 years after its end, freedom is still an issue for many black Minnesotans.
Part of a series on Black History Month.
February 27, 2020
YW News
Census Undercounts: Immigrant Populations
Immigrant populations are at risk of being undercounted due to rumors, confusion, or fear — here are some ways you can help.
February 27, 2020
Black History Month
Black History Month – Activism
“I simply do what the elders in the village did for me. Why am I here? Because this is me.”
Part of a series on Black History Month.
February 26, 2020
YW News
Census Undercounts: Low-Income Households
Low-income households face a variety of risk factors for being undercounted — here are some ways you can help.
February 19, 2020
YW News
Census Undercounts: Youth
Children were the most-undercounted age group in the last census. Ensuring they are counted is critical to their future — here are some ways you can help.
February 13, 2020
Black History Month
Black History Month – Law
“The wheels of justice really do move slowly. In this case, much too slowly.” — Judge Pamela Alexander
Part of a series on Black History Month.
February 13, 2020
Black History Month
Black History Month – Origins & Carter G. Woodson
This February, we celebrate the unsung achievements of many black Americans; in doing so, we continue our work of eliminating racism, empowering women, and ensuring that the history we teach truly and fairly reflects us all.
February 6, 2020
YW News
2020 Census
YWCA St. Paul is doing everything it can to ensure a full, fair, accurate and safe census. This spring, help make sure We All Count.
February 5, 2020
