YWCA, AARP & CAN HOST FILM SCREENING IN MIAMI GARDENS

On the weekend of February 24 - 25, 2018, in partnership with AARP Florida and Community Aids Network (CAN), we hosted a special Black History Month presentation and discussion of "Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee," a documentary written and directed by Muta'Ali, the grandson of the late actress and her husband, Ossie Davie.

In the open-letter style documentary, the rich lives of Dee and Davis guide their grandson on a personal quest to master lasting love, conscious art, and undying activism. 

Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis were two icons who stood on the principles of a strong family unit, positive artistic representations of "their people," and social activism. The story centers on Muta'Ali, a filmmaker coming of age who fears he may dishonor the lives of his iconic grandparents with his contrasting take on their values. The 90-minute documentary features Angela Bassett, Alan Alda, Danny Glover, Harry Belafonte, and Phylicia Rashad.

Seniors, community leaders and families from all over the county gathered at the Intergenerational Center in Miami Gardens to enjoy the event!

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

YWCA Welcomes Scott Galvin

We would like you to join us in welcoming Mr. Scott Galvin to the YWCA Miami family! Scott currently serves as the Director of Wellness and Community Prosperity for the YWCA of Miami-Dade. He also serves on the board of directors for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, a global nonprofit organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 820,000 people in 39 countries. 

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH @ THE YWCA

Special Literacy Campaign

The YWCA partnered with Project Rise to offer a Black History Literacy Planning Workshop to all of our classroom instructors. The program offered a fun way to promote literacy and incorporate Black History through creative projects. Each activity enhanced students' critical thinking skills and reading comprehension. Students at all age levels participated in the program.