This week, we are tuned into Senate Bill 83. Introduced by Senator Jerry C. Cirino last week, SB83 is a comprehensive attack on higher education – from prohibiting mandatory DEI trainings to prohibiting collective bargaining. YWCA Columbus is opposed to this bill on the grounds that it directly threatens our vision for a just and… Continue Reading YWCA Columbus statement on Senate Bill 83
YWCA Columbus joins marginalized communities and people of color to grieve the unjust death of Irvo Otieno: As more horrifying details emerge from Virginia following the death of Irvo N. Otieno, YWCA Columbus mourns the untimely and unjust death of another young Black man in this country and joins his family in calling for a… Continue Reading YWCA Columbus statement on the death of Irvo Otieno
YWCA Columbus reacts to Columbus City Council’s pay equity legislation: As an organization dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women, YWCA Columbus applauds the pay equity legislation passed by Columbus City Council on March 13, 2023. We proudly support this measure to narrow the pay gap, having testified in favor of passage. Introduced by Councilmember… Continue Reading YWCA Columbus statement on Columbus City Council’s pay equity legislation
YWCA Columbus reacts to Columbus City Council’s 2023 budget: YWCA Columbus is pleased to see that Columbus City Council has announced a budget amendment for a nonpolice crisis response model pilot, a program that has the potential to serve people in mental or physical health crises without the use of police. We have pursued this… Continue Reading YWCA Columbus statement on Columbus City Council’s 2023 budget
YWCA Columbus joins marginalized communities and people of color to grieve and acknowledge the events of this week underpinned by white supremacy and systemic racism: In the aftermath of the senseless and brutal murders of Tyre Nichols and Manuel “Tortuguita” Paez Teran at the hands of police, the murder of Sinzae Reed and the prosecutorial… Continue Reading Acknowledging and grieving this week’s events