by Ashley Hayward | Jun 4, 2021 | Mission and Social Justice, News & Announcements
One Year Later: How Far Have We Actually Come? On April 20, 2021, Derek Chauvin was convicted of third-degree murder, second-degree unintentional murder, and second-degree manslaughter. Among activists, the feeling was of relief but not closure. Although it was the...
by Ashley Hayward | Apr 7, 2021 | Community Program, Mission and Social Justice
Each April, YWCAs across the nation work to raise awareness about systemic racism and what we can do to bring about racial equity. This year, YWCAs across Massachusetts—including YW Boston, YWCA Cambridge, YWCA Central Massachusetts, YWCA Malden, YWCA Greater...
by Ashley Hayward | Mar 8, 2021 | Mission and Social Justice
What is the 21 challenge? Originally developed by Dr. Eddie Moore Jr., and Debby Irving, the challenge is designed to create dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and...
by Ashley Hayward | Feb 14, 2021 | Mission and Social Justice, Woman's Empowerment
The Nancy DiGrezio Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a high school senior who lives or attends school within the YWCA Greater Newburyport’s service area and is a leader for social justice among their peers; whose actions exemplify tolerance and...
by John Feehan | Feb 3, 2021 | Mission and Social Justice, Woman's Empowerment
YWCA Greater Newburyport presents A Conversation with Chantelle Castle focusing on the unconscious Bias: Unlearning through Awareness, Education and Action. This presentation will take place on Thursday, February 4th, 2021 at 6 – 7 PM via Zoom. Shantelle Castle...
