Category: The View from Gen Z

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The View from Gen Z

Kamala Harris – A History-Making Win

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris isn’t just a role model, she’s also a beacon of hope for young women of color – proving that barriers to future success are falling. Her election to the second highest office in the nation proves that hard work and education can create a path to success, regardless of race or gender. What does her historic win mean to you?

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The View from Gen Z

New Year, New You?

Welcome to 2021 – a year in which YWCA St. Paul will continue to live out its mission and commitment to racial and gender equity. With 2020 behind us, how do you plan to embrace your radical self in 2021?

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The View from Gen Z

Goodbye 2020 – Hello 2021

As 2020 comes to a close – and we all slow down to enjoy the holidays – this season offers an opportunity to look back on what we’ve accomplished during this very challenging year.

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The View from Gen Z

Embracing Winter

As we enter the coldest, darkest part of the year in Minnesota, now might be a good time for a mental adjustment and a new approach to winter! Click here to find out how you can make the most of winter.

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The View from Gen Z

Bring your 2021 Vision to Life

While our lives continue to be restricted by a global pandemic, it doesn’t mean that our future plans have to be bound by this reality. Take some time now to reflect on the year 2020 and start to reimagine the possibilities of 2021 through a well-intentioned vision or dream board activity. For ideas, check out this post.

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The View from Gen Z

‘Tis the Season of Gratitude and Joy

While 2020 has been challenging, the holiday season presents us with an opportunity to embrace radical joy and happiness. For tips on how to make the most of your holiday spirit, keep reading.

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The View from Gen Z

Coping with Election Anxiety

The Presidential election has triggered levels of anxiety and uncertainty that are sky high. Anxiety is normal and even useful in certain situations. But when anxiety becomes consuming and prolonged, it’s unhealthy.
Check out these tips for maintaining your mental, physical and emotional health in these trying times.

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The View from Gen Z

Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Future.

Time is running out! Election Day is this Tuesday, Nov. 3, and polls close at 8:00 p.m. Exercising your right to vote is an important way to combat the social, economic, political, and environmental injustices we’ve witnessed in 2020. It’s now too late to drop your ballot in the mail, so read on to learn how you can be sure your vote will be counted!

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