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On a mission to eliminate racism, empower women & promote peace, justice, freedom, dignity for all. | ywcastl.org We are here to help 🧑 24/7 Crisis Help Line: 314.531.7273

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Tubman played a key role in the Underground Railroad in the 1800s. Tubman heroically risked her own life leading rescue missions to free about 70 enslaved people during her time as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.⁠
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#BHM2025 #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth #EliminateRacism #YWCA #YWCASTL #ONEYWCA

28.02.2025 20:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ketanji Brown-Jackson made history as the first Black woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in April of 2022.

#BHM2025 #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth #EliminateRacism #YWCA #YWCASTL #ONEYWCA

26.02.2025 18:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tarana Burke is best known for organizing the #MeToo movement in 2006 as a means for victims of sexual violence to share their experiences with others, forming an alliance among survivors.
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#BHM2025 #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth #EliminateRacism #YWCA #YWCASTL #ONEYWCA

21.02.2025 17:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress (1962), made history as the first Black candidate for a major-party presidential nomination and the first woman to run for the Democratic nomination (1972).

#BHM2025 #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth #EliminateRacism #YWCA #YWCASTL #ONEYWCA

18.02.2025 16:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Real love uplifts and empowers! This #ValentinesDay, #ShareTheLove by supporting women and families in our community. Your gift fuels vital wraparound servicesβ€”childcare, housing, groceries, and moreβ€”helping them thrive. πŸ’— Make a difference today: bit.ly/3VmcvbU

#EmpowerWomen #YWCASTL #ONEYWCA

14.02.2025 22:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you’re concerned about your relationship or someone you're dating, we're here for you 24/7. Call our Crisis Help Line at 314.531.7273 to speak to an advocate.⁠

#HealthyRelationships #TDVAM25 #LoveIsRespect #YWCASTL

13.02.2025 20:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (#TDVAM).⁠
⁠1 in 10 high school students face dating violence. If you’re in a similar relationship, know this: You are not alone. You are deserving of a healthy relationship.

13.02.2025 20:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! YWCA USA supports women and girls in STEM through #PrettyEmpowered. In partnership with Ulta Beauty, this initiative empowers the next generation and fosters a diverse, inclusive future.

#IDWGIS #EmpowerWomen #ONEYWCA

11.02.2025 19:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ella Josephine Baker was an African American civil rights and human rights activist. Known as the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement," Baker was instrumental in founding the NAACP and SNCC.

#BHM2025 #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth #EliminateRacism #YWCA #YWCASTL #ONEYWCA

10.02.2025 17:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day! Let's cheer for the athletes who break barriers and uplift others! Keep inspiring, keep playing, and remember: the future is female! βš‘πŸ…β 
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#NGWSD #EmpowerWomen #YWCASTL #YWCA #ONEYWCA

05.02.2025 22:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The 49th vice president of the United States. She stands as the first female vice president in American history, the highest-ranking female official in US history β€” and is the first Black and Asian American to hold the position. ⁠
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#BHM2025 #BHM #BlackHistory #EliminateRacism #YWCA #YWCASTL

03.02.2025 21:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0