On June 29, the US Supreme Court struck down college affirmative action programs, making it unlawful for colleges to take race into consideration as a specific factor in admissions. This ruling undermines over 45 years of progress for students of color as a result of affirmative action. Moreover, it creates barriers for youth to access …
There is often an incorrect assumption that play has no purpose but to expel energy. However, extensive research has proven how key the act of play throughout life truly is – from early development to adulthood. YWCA Metropolitan Chicago collaborated with longtime partner, Lakeshore Learning, on Outdoor Adventures: Intentional Outdoor Play. The event was hosted …
The YWCA’s Breedlove Entrepreneurship Center focuses on supporting later-stage women of color entrepreneurs who are the majority owners of their businesses, have at least 2 years of experience running their business, and have annual revenues of $100,000+ that are undercapitalized. Learn more at http://bit.ly/AboutBreedlove.