On Oct. 6, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war. To date, thousands of people have died or been injured, and more than 100 others have been taken hostage. In response to the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, YWCA USA CEO Margaret Mitchell issued the… Continue Reading YWCA USA Statement on the Israel-Hamas War
Our team at YWCA South Hampton Roads is disappointed in the Supreme Court’s ruling to end Affirmative Action. For decades, Affirmative Action in universities paved the way to right the wrongs of exclusion and segregation. It broke down barriers of disenfranchisement and allowed Black and POC students an equitable opportunity for their academic endeavors. This… Continue Reading Supreme Court Eliminates Affirmative Action in College Admissions
YWCA South Hampton Roads Partners With Sqwire to Provide Financial Education to Marginalized Communities YWCA South Hampton Roads (YWCA SHR) is excited to announce its partnership with Sqwire to bring comprehensive financial literacy training to marginalized communities in Hampton Roads. This partnership will provide women in crisis with access to the support, education, and tools… Continue Reading Promoting Economic Justice through Financial Education
Michelle Ellis Young, CEO, Expresses Condolences; Calls for Regional Support of Anti-Racist Efforts We extend our sincere condolences to the families, friends and community of the victims of the mass shooting in Buffalo. Simply put, we are outraged by this senseless and heinous act of violence targeting Black people. The spewing of hatred, rooted in… Continue Reading YWCA South Hampton Roads Issues Statement in Response to Buffalo Massacre
