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April 26, 2019

Stand Against Racism: Happening Now!

• Join our #StandAgainstRacism Twitter chat TODAY at 2:00 p.m. ET: Tweet with us today during our Twitter chat on “Expanding the Immigrant Narrative” and dialogue with fellow YWCAs, our partners, and other advocates from across the country. 
• Watch and Share our video: This year, we created a video that shares the lived experiences of immigrant women in America. As you promote your events, please share this video with your networks as we raise awareness around this important issue.

•  Watch our briefing on the Hill: Yesterday, YWCA USA kicked off Stand Against Racism with a briefing on the Hill that looked at policies and practices needed to ensure safety and economic opportunity for immigrant women. Check out the recording to hear from experts and local YWCA leaders to learn what your Members of Congress can do to help eliminate racism and support immigrant justice in your community.

• Sign-on letter DEADLINE EXTENDED: Has your YWCA signed our network-wide letter to Congress urging them to ensure that women, children, and families can arrive and live in the U.S. without fear, harm, or discrimination? If not, there’s still time! Please join your fellow YWCAs in urging Congress to take a stand against racism. Add your YWCA by Sunday, April 28.

• Sign the Stand Against Racism pledge: Take the Stand Against Racism pledge and encourage your friends, family, and other members of your community to do the same! The pledge is a good way to commit yourself to this important work and demonstrate the impact of this YWCA-led movement.

• Learn more about proposed legislation and contact Congress: Read our newest fact sheet to learn about the American DREAM and Promise Act of 2019 (H.R.6), DREAM Act of 2019 (S.874), and SECURE Act (S.879) can help protect immigrant communities, including undocumented youth and those with TPS and DED status. Then take action by contacting your Representative!

• Tag us! As you prepare for and host your wonderful Stand Against Racism events, be sure to tag @YWCAUSA on Twitter so that we can highlight and amplify your efforts. Remember to also use the hashtag #StandAgainstRacism for anything on social media related to this network-wide, national campaign! 

2019 National Conference Updates

There is still time to register for our biennial National Conference on June 5-8. Be sure to check out the conference website for more information about the schedule of events and to book your rooms. Here are a few updates and reminders.

• Hotel deadline: Tuesday, May 7 is the last day to make hotel reservations under YWCA’s block of rooms. Don’t delay — book your stay
• Registration deadline: Friendly reminder that the last day to register for the 2019 National Conference is Tuesday, May 21!
• Capitol Hill Day: When you’re registering for the conference, make sure you also register for Capitol Hill Day! Join your sister YWCAs as we take our collective power to the halls of Congress! YWCA leaders: check your inbox for more information about getting your “Customized Fact Sheet.” Contact Caitlin Lowry and Lily Eisner with any questions.
• Delta discount code: YWCA is excited to announce that we have discount code with Delta Airlines for travel to the National Conference! When booking from Delta, enter the code 13-1624-103 at the time of purchase to receive up to a 10% discount.
• Sponsorship opportunities: If you know any individuals, organizations or businesses interested in supporting the conference through sponsorship opportunities, please email Tycely Williams with any questions or suggestions.
• Conference theme: Curious about what inspired our conference theme, DARE TO BE POWERFUL, taken from an Audre Lorde quote? On our blog, YWCA USA director of capacity building Saida Agostini shares why these words resonate with her, and how this links directly to YWCA’s mission and service.

Black Maternal Health & Policy Updates Webinar

YWCA USA’s latest policy updates webinar on Wednesday included a conversation with some of our local associations doing work to support and promote Black maternal health. Weren’t able to join us? Watch the recording.

Become a USOW Ambassador

The United State of Women (USOW) Ambassador program is an opportunity for current and future leaders who are passionate about fighting for gender equity — no matter their background or experience. The USOW team will work to ensure Ambassadors have the right tools, resources, connections, and support they need to tell the story of women’s power and make measurable changes in their communities. Consider applying and share the opportunity with your state and local networks! Applications are due April 28 at midnight local time.

Important Dates

• Today-April 28: Stand Against Racism 2019
• April 28: Deadline to add your YWCA to our network-wide letter to Congress
• May 7: Deadline to book National Conference hotel rooms under YWCA’s block
• May 14 at 2:00 p.m. ET: YWCA 101
• May 21: Deadline to register for the 2019 National Conference
• June 5-8: 2019 National Conference

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