Category Archives: Eliminate Racism
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.
Dana Campbell Saylor, former YWCA CEO passes away
May 24, 2024
Dana Campbell Saylor, former YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix CEO passes away Former YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix CEO and 2016 Dorothy Willey Award... Learn More
Volunteer Appreciation Month
April 16, 2024
Volunteer Appreciation and Why it is Important For the month of April, we have the opportunity to celebrate the hard... Learn More
Systems Change Initiative | November 2023
November 17, 2023
Systems Change Initiative | Mental Health in LGBTQ+ Communities The YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix’s Systems Change Initiative is committed to enhancing... Learn More
Systems Change Initiative | October 2023
October 25, 2023
Systems Change Initiative | Environmental Quality YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix’s Systems Change Initiative is dedicated to enhancing living conditions for all.... Learn More
Meet Our 2023 Leaders for Change Cohort!
October 25, 2023
Financial abuse is one of the most common forms of abuse and is hard to detect. Read more about the different types of financial abuse and how to get help.
Meet Our 2022 Leaders for Change Cohort!
October 3, 2022
Financial abuse is one of the most common forms of abuse and is hard to detect. Read more about the different types of financial abuse and how to get help.
Reflection on AAPI March and Vigil
May 3, 2021
After learning about the event from my YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix colleagues, on Saturday, March 27th, I walked among hundreds of Arizonans who attended the Anti-Asian Violence March and Vigil in Mesa. As the crowd moved along the route, support came from honking horns of the cars along Dobson Road. An event organizer led the crowd’s chant, “Racism is a virus. You will not divide us.”
How Bias Shows Up in Hiring Practices
April 22, 2021
If you were asked if you are biased in your companies HR practices, you may adamantly respond, “Of course not!” But what if you were being biases without really knowing it?
Derek Chauvin is Convicted in George Floyd’s Murder
April 20, 2021
April 20, 2021 - Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was just convicted of the 2020 murder of George Floyd. Today proved that the blatant disregard of Black lives and people of color will no longer be tolerated.
March for Meals
March 15, 2021
March for Meals Celebrates Senior Nutrition Programs by Kathy Saunders, YWCA Senior Center Director The March for Meals campaign is... Learn More