Friday, February 25, 2022 |
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Black inventors you didn't learn about in history class |
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The Black community is responsible for discoveries and creations that have shaped our world. From technical advances to everyday objects, Black inventors have contributed to multiple industries. Read about some of our favorites below:
Lyda Newman: In 1898, Newman received a patent for the first hairbrush with synthetic bristles. Unlike most brushes at the time, which were made with animal hair, Newman's invention was more hygienic and more useful for Black women. She was an advocate for Black women in her work as a hairdresser and as a leader in the Women's Suffrage Movement.
Marie Van Brittan Brown: In the 1960's, Brown felt uncomfortable in her neighborhood. She took matters into her own hands by inventing a closed-circuit home security system which monitored visitors via camera and projected their images onto a television monitor.
Dr. Marian Croak: If you have used Zoom or Skype, you have Dr. Croak to thank! She is responsible for many advancements in network engineering, but is most known for her work on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) which is the technology used for for remote conferencing.
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Comprehensive sex education is violence prevention |
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month |
Boundaries, communication, consent, and sexual health are all critical aspects of preventing teen dating violence. Our Violence Prevention team has created a robust curriculum to teach sex education in local schools!
Comprehensive sex education enables students to learn about consent and determine their boundaries in a neutral environment. Effectively taught sex educations empowers students to gain the knowledge, confidence, and communication skills to make healthy relationship choices and seek support if a relationship is harmful.
Hallie Cohen, our Violence Prevention Educator, details the need for sex education and addresses common misconceptions in this blog post.
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Save the date for the Race Against Hate! |
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Save the date for the Race Against Hate! We are excited to be hosting this year's race in person on Juneteenth, June 19, 2022!
The Race Against Hate honors the legacy of Ricky Byrdsong and raises critical funds that support our violence prevention and racial equity programs. Registration for the race opens this Tuesday, March 1, with a special early bird rate of $39 through March 15th!
Stay tuned for more details in the e-news and on our social media! |
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Thank you to Valli Produce! |
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We are grateful to Valli Produce for sponsoring this year's Race Against Hate! Valli will provide all the food and water on Race day!
We are so excited for this new partnership and can't wait to hold our Wednesday packet pick up at Blink Fitness in the Dempster and Dodge mall where Valli is located! Make sure you stop by Valli and say hi!
Is your business interested in becoming a sponsor for the Race Against Hate? Sponsors are highlighted in promotional materials and have the opportunity to have a table on the field on Race Day! Contact Trimmy Stamell at tstamell@ywca-ens.org for more information!
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Flying Fish Swim School awarded grant |
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The $4,000 grant will go toward the Flying Fish Swim School’s efforts to provide free or reduced-cost swim lessons to local families who otherwise would not be able to afford lifesaving swim instruction.
The Flying Fish aquatics program at YWCA Evanston/North Shore is committed to teaching all children to swim through the Flying Fish Swim School and offering them opportunities to grow in the sport through the Flying Fish Swim Team.
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Each year we ask YWCA clients and program participants to describe what YWCA means to them. Here’s some of what they’ve shared:
"Swimming at YWCA gives meaningful purpose to our kids' endeavors. With events like Swim Marathon and Oz Relay, your program is about much more than just swimming."
"Since completing your YWCA equity workshops, I’ve sought out other seminars, books, speaker, and movies about race. I have a strong desire and obligation to engage in conversations about race and I’m doing that more and more."
"The services my children and I received at Mary Lou’s Place profoundly changed our lives. We found safe, stable housing at the shelter; we were fed, nurtured and supported throughout our stay. And now, I receive walk-in counseling services for free. YWCA helped me reclaim my self-esteem and breathe, knowing the violence in my life is gone."
"Since attending YWCA’s financial education workshops, I think differently about how I spend money. I’m saving more and I’m able to manage my credit cards. I feel like a different person!"
Your gift creates impact!
Please give now and help someone find their YW.
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YWCA Economic Advancement Program
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Advance your career with YW Culinary! |
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YW Culinary is a free 12-week job training program designed to prepare students for productive careers in Chicagoland’s vibrant food service industry.
Students will have the opportunity to put newly acquired skills to practice from day one. Instruction will take place every morning and hands on practice will occur every afternoon.
Our upcoming cohort will begin March 14 and run through May 6!
Learn more at our upcoming information session on Wednesday, March 2, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
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Basic Money Management For All |
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Basic Money Management will help strengthen your money management skills by developing tools to help with budgeting, credit and debt issues. Participants must commit to complete the entire course consisting of two modules over two afternoons.
Join us for our upcoming session:
March 7-8
5:30-7:00 pm
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Join us for our Racial Equity Workshops this March |
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Consciously or not, all of us carry biases toward individuals or groups. Participants will learn how to name what is implicit and step into accountability in order to manage bias in themselves and the places they live and work.
This workshop explores: what privilege is, who has it and how it works for them, as well as how power and privilege are connected, and how the misuse of power and privilege become oppression. This session will be for board members of any organization who are interested in understanding privilege as it relates to their work on the board.
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All workshops are currently virtual and the cost per workshop is $100.
To register, please go to Community Pass. New to Community Pass? Learn about creating an account here. |
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Introducing our new Equity Learning Sessions |
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Since 2016, we've held an annual Equity Summit, bringing together community members and equity practitioners to share emerging frameworks, models, and practices with the hopes of advancing racial equity and transforming our communities.
This year, instead of a two-day convening, we are sponsoring unique learning sessions throughout the year led by community facilitators and special guests.
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If you are a racial equity facilitator interested in presenting, click here to apply and learn more
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If you are a person interested in growing your toolbox for transforming yourself, your community, or your institution toward equity, click here to share what you want to learn. |
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Look out for sessions starting in the Spring! |
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YWCA Shop For Good and Crowded Closet |
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Don't miss our winter clearance sales! |
At our women’s resale shops, YWCA Crowded Closet and YWCA Shop For Good, you can benefit the lives of families in our community and look good while doing it! Both shops have winter clearance sales and discounts on jewelry! Don't miss out on these savings! |
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Current job opportunities at YWCA Evanston/North Shore |
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We have a number of job opportunities available! Learn more by clicking the links below:
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YWCA Evanston/North Shore is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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If you or someone you know needs help, call 847-864-8780 or (toll free) 877-718-1868 anytime, day or night.
We're here for you.
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Let us know what you're interested in... |
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Stay in touch! Tell us what you're interested in and we'll make sure you're among the first to know about classes, news, and opportunities. Sign up here.
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We love our Corporate Partners! |
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YWCA Evanston/North Shore | Phone 847-864-8445 | ywca@ywca-ens.org | www.ywca-ens.org
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