Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women

“Eliminating racism, empowering women — it’s what we are about and what we intend to do” is the informal mission statement of the YWCA.

This mission dovetails nicely with our School-to-Work/Career program. Though we tell the kids that they can grow up to be whatever they wish, we know that many unfortunate man-made barriers can stand in the way.

We’ve certainly come a long way in this country to eliminate racism and empower women, but we still have a long way to go.

We tell kids to forget about money and social standing, and anything else that might stand in their career pathway. The reality is that kids with a passion can truly achieve anything they wish. And it’s those passionate kids who are going to break through those final barriers.

It’s ironic that despite the YWCA’s roots in the Christian faith, that is still one area where many doors are still closed to women. Many Christian churches as well as other houses of worship, have strict gender-specific roles in their leadership. So despite our program to tell kids not to let race, gender or anything else stand in their way, we don’t really have equality in all areas. At least not just yet!

What are you doing to eliminate racism and empower women in your community? Our future workforce depends on our present-day actions. Visit the YWCA and see what you can do to help.

Well, that’s the way that I see it. Let me know what you are thinking, and stop by again soon for more of my ramblings.