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The political and cultural impact of Aretha Franklin’s "Respect," explained
Using art and music to bring a message of empowerment is the essence of culture shift, and the Queen of Soul made that happen. As articles and tributes make their way through your feed, here's a great read about the impact of Ms. Franklin's rendi...
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Since passing legislation in 2012 with YWU's advocacy and support, New Mexico has celebrated August 25 as Young Parents Day. California also passed a memorial with the advocacy efforts of California Latinas for Reproductive Justice. We continue to...
‘Shameful’ Chapter of Los Angeles History: County This Week Apologizes for Forced Sterilizations of Women, 1968-1974 ~ L.A. TACO
#ICYMI - The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to formally apologize to the victims of LA's little-known and shameful history of #forcedsterilizations of women they deemed as "unfit". These racist sterilizations were the subject of ...
When youth are given agency & opportunity to lead and create, the outcomes are incredible. YWU’s #CircleofStrength participants created projects including an online healthcare game, the creation of the Rosebud Institute, & a resource zine. #I...
Asian American Women Struggle with Birth Control Use and Safe Sex—and the Trump Administration's Policies Aren't Helping - Ms. Magazine Blog
Access to the education and healthcare people need is important for women and girls across the country; particularly for those that already encounter barriers. That's one more reason why we supported legislation to empower pharmacists to prescribe...
Survival International on Twitter
Let tribal peoples living independent of outside influence remain as-is without interference or forced contact. #Respect our #indigenous people not just on #IndigenousPeoplesDay, but everyday.
Report: Dollar store crayons test positive for asbestos
If you’re shopping for back-to-school supplies, please read this article on some items found with carcinogens. #KeepOurKidsSafe #BackToSchool
This Breastfeeding Mom Who Was Told To 'Cover Up' At A Restaurant Had A Hilarious Response
This #clapback at the request to cover up while #breastfeeding in public is spot on for #NationalBreastfeedingMonth.
No one wants to, or should, work an extra seven months to catch up to their coworkers' paycheck. But that's exactly what happens to black women. Today is #BlackWomensEqualPayDay putting a spotlight on pay inequality. #DemandMore #WeAreWorthMore
Fiesta drops divisive Entrada pageant in Santa Fe
ICYMI - #Finally an end to disrespecting our indigenous communities of #NewMexico.
Española Valley, there is a #breastfeeding awareness fair in your area! There are information booths and speakers and, of course, #KidFriendly. Friday, August 3rd from 10-2. More info in the pic. #NationalBreastfeedingMonth #WorldBreastfeedingWe...
There's help with breastfeeding for Las Cruces moms
Today starts a month-long national, and week-long world celebration of breastfeeding. This Las Cruces Sun-News article includes great information on the benefits of a mama's milk and also support groups for Mesilla Valley moms. #NationalBreastfee...
Compliance With Statutory Program Integrity Requirements
We submitted our comments on the dangerous proposed changes to #TitleX, you can do the same before midnight! #federalregister #gagrule #noglobalgag
To Keep Women From Dying In Childbirth, Look To California
Earlier this year, NPR and ProPublica started a series about maternal health outcomes, beginning with a piece about racial disparities in maternal care. The final story in the series looks at how California is leading the way at preventing childbi...
Finally! In 2018 it's legal to breastfeed in public in all 50 states
Ahead of #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, ALL 50 states are now on board with protecting, instead of shaming women who are breastfeeding in public. #Finally #WhatTookSoLong
Ms. Foundation for Women
Thank you Ms. Foundation for Women for highlighting an interview with YWU's Las Cruces office team members Charlene Bencomo and Kat Sanchez on Southern New Mexico's NPR affiliate, KRWG. #NMtrue #CultureShift #CenterVoicesAndExperiences #UpliftNe...