Written by Paula Penebaker, president & CEO, YWCA Southeast Wisconsin April is the month when we shine a light on sexual assault. As many serious issues have a month where organizations and advocates bring to the fore challenges associated with issues, the problems are often ignored until showcased the next year during the assigned month.… Continue Reading Silence: The Loudest Supporter of Sexual Assault (SA)
Written by Dynasty Ceasar, Racial Justice Trainer, YWCA Southeast Wisconsin The month of March is Women’s History Month, during which, it is important to examine who this would include and whose history we are celebrating. Particular attention should be paid to the concept of inclusion within the Feminist Movement for women of color. March has both,… Continue Reading Feminism and Inclusion | White Supremacy to Colorblindness
By Jamaal Smith, Racial Justice Community Engagement Manager “Land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrims’ pride, from every mountain side, let freedom ring…” But who has that freedom rang for? I always wondered as a kid who was Samuel Francis Smith discussing when he wrote these lyrics. I was convinced it was… Continue Reading Has Freedom Been Realized?