By Dr. Mary B. Johnson, Ph.D Understanding Racial Identity Development Introduction In the latest addition to YWCA Northeast Indiana’s Racial Justice 101 blog series, Dr. Johnson shares how race can impact a supervisory relationship in the workplace. Dr. Johnson walks us through how a white supervisor’s racial identity changes and develops from interactions with their … Read More
By Hannah Shoue Photo from YWCA USA Does my vote really matter? The voting system in America can be confusing, especially since the system can differ from state to state. Below are answers to common questions about voting that all strive to answer the big question: Does my vote really matter? Since the electoral college is … Read More
By Hannah Shoue Kimberlé Crenshaw, lawyer and civil rights activist The Origins of Intersectionality What is “intersectionality?” You may have heard the term derided as a buzzword or seen the phrases “intersectional approach” or “becoming more intersectional” floating around. “Intersectionality” is far more than a buzzword or ordinary phrase, however. Intersectionality is a ground-breaking concept … Read More
September is National Recovery Month and we are celebrating! Did you know YWCA Northeast Indiana has an addiction recovery program for women called Hope & Harriet? Our certified residential treatment program for women 18 years and older specializes in the pursuit of recovery from chemical dependency. Pathways for individual women, and women with children, are … Read More