Our Blog

Here we feature some of the amazing people who have or continue to contribute so much to our organization and community.

YWCA Charleston Racial Equity & Inclusion Work is on the Move!

Debby Weinstein: Why I Race

Why is the YWCA mission to eliminate racism so important? Why do we race to end racism on April 28?

Kitty L. Dooley: Why I Race

I race because societal, structural and institutional racism, prejudice and discrimination are alive, and in some respects, thriving in West

Todd Dorcas: Why I Race

As a child I spent my formative years growing up in Detroit, Michigan and New Jersey just outside Philadelphia. It was not until around the

Don Wilson: Why I Race

When I was asked the question why I race it made me think about the definition of the word “race”. The word clearly has more than one meanin

Tara Martinez: Why I Race

Over the last few years I have been invited to sit at the table for the discussion and action of racial justice here in the mountain state.

Chris Kessell: Why I Race

It is the right thing to do. When I was a young child growing up in St. Albans WV, my mother and father would consistently tell my brother a

Aurreeshae Hines: Why I Race

My name is Aurreeshae Hines, and I race because I want to be a part of the solution. Growing up, in a sheltered community of a small town in

Celebrating Black History Month with 98.7 The Beat

We are proud to announce that the entire month of February YWCA Charleston Racial Justice Program has partnered with WRVZ 98.7 FM to bring t

Dr. Jenee Walker: Fostering Resiliency & Fighting for Justice

Over the course of her life, Walker has worked tirelessly as an advocate for women’s rights and racial justice, and has been a steadfast sup