My Generation Blog
Bloggers from across generations bring their unique perspective on issues facing women and people of color. Use the index to find blog posts that cover various topics related to eliminating racism and empowering women, and download copies of our e-newsletters.
Spotlight on YWork – October 2020
October 3, 2020
Monday’s the day! Our brand new 21-Day Challenge begins and we’d love to have you join us. With our first challenge, people had been asking “What do I do now?” Our intention was to help people start along their journey towards greater awareness and allyship.
My Tribute to RBG
September 28, 2020
By Laura Shiesl VegaChair Elect, YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix Pioneer for Women’s Rights, Equal Rights Activist, Dissenter, Highschool Valedictorian, First Female... Learn More
Spotlight on YWork – August 2020
July 16, 2020
As we prepare to celebrate TWO critical voting rights anniversaries this month – the passage of the Voting Rights Act on August 6, 1965 and the passage of the 19th amendment on August 18, 1920 – let’s honor the legacy of those before us who made it possible for everyone to vote by casting ballots in this year’s elections.
JACL Rebukes Arizona Legislator’s Comparisons of COVID-19 to Japanese American Experience
May 22, 2020
May 21, 2020 For Immediate Release David Inoue, Executive Director dinoue@jacl.org, 202-223-1240Donna Cheung, President, Japanese American Citizens League, Arizona Chapter,... Learn More
Work Life Balance is Critical
May 21, 2020
Special thank you to today’s guest blogger, Neal Bookspan. Are you the workaholic each of us knows? You know the... Learn More
The Widespread Impacts of COVID-19
May 20, 2020
COVID-19 has turned everything on its head. Nobody is unaffected by the sudden policy changes and stay-home orders that have... Learn More
Community Organizations Unite to Launch Arizona Undocumented Workers Relief Fund
April 27, 2020
MEDIA RELEASE for April, 27 2020 Contact: 480-720-4000 auwrfund@gmail.com Community Organizations Unite to Launch Arizona Undocumented Workers Relief Fund PHOENIX... Learn More
Asian People Are Not a Disease
April 7, 2020
March 20, 2020 For Immediate Release David Inoue, Executive Director dinoue@jacl.org, 202-223-1240 Sarah Baker, VP Public Affairs sbaker@jacl.org As... Learn More
ATTITUDE: A Mental Health Summit for African American Women
March 6, 2020
On Saturday, January 25, 2020, a ground-breaking event was held at The Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women at... Learn More