By Rui Gui & Hakim Muhammad History of Black History Month We owe the existence of Black History Month to author and historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson. In 1915, Woodson attended a special celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of emancipation. During the three-week event, over ten thousand African Americans traveled to Washington, D.C. to view … Read More
February is known for its romantic holiday, Valentine’s Day. But showing love is more than heart-shaped candies, chocolates, or flowers. Love can be demonstrated by helping another person to become safe; to become financially self-sufficient; and to be physically and mentally well. Caring about another person is one of the greatest gifts we can give. At YWCA Northeast Indiana, … Read More
Meet Rachel Steinhofer. A skilled associate with Barrett McNagny, Rachel Steinhofer represents clients in the employment arena, defending employers against claims involving Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Indiana Wage Payment Statute, the Indiana Wage Claims Statute, and the Indiana Workers’ Compensation Act. In … Read More
Meet Judy Roy. Judy Roy has been a leader in the finance and accounting industry for nearly 35 years, currently serving as Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration at Indiana Tech. Her first job after college was in the accounting department at General Electric on Broadway; she’s been encouraged by the progress of the Electric Works project … Read More