October 2020
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Whew – we have been busy!! October has been a busy, busy month for YWCA Northeast Indiana. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which has included our annual Flowers on the River event, Chalk it Up, and our upcoming Circle event. We have also been busy partnering with our region’s mayoral leaders who have signed … Read More
Guest Blogger Dr. Mary B. Johnson on Race and Workplace Relationships
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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
Your Vote Matters & How You Can Make It Count for Racial Justice
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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
What is Intersectionality?
Thursday, September 10, 2020
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