Join YWCA Delaware, Black Mothers in Power, and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women DE Chapter for an impactful evening of meaningful conversations and connection. We invite you to take a deep dive into the book, "Hood Feminism" by Mikki Kendall, exploring themes of allyship, reproductive justice, and how white women can show up for Black women when it truly matters. This book is a powerful and relevant read, and we are excited to gather for an in-person event on the evening of October 30th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew, 719 N. Shipley Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Enjoy light fare and refreshments and this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together.

Our White Ally Workshop is designed to help white allies develop skills to engage racism skeptics in productive conversations with friends, family, and neighbors. The experience aims to help white allies see the task of using their influence to bring other white people along on their lifelong mission of dismantling racism. Participants will leave with the opportunity to build a support system with other white allies and continue to develop the skills learned in the workshop.

Early Bird Special $89 until Dec 31, 2024.
After Dec. 31, Adult Ticket is available for $110
Young Adult Ticket (ages 18 to 30) $60

As the 152nd General Assembly session concludes, YWCA Delaware reflects on the strides we’ve made toward creating a more just and equitable society. From advancing reproductive freedom to advocating for justice reform, we’re proud of the progress made—and mindful of the important work that remains.

YWCA Delaware is proud to host a Governor Candidate Forum in partnership with ACLU Delaware, Black Mothers in Power, Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA), Delaware Center for Justice (DCJ), Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCADV), GenVote, Housing Alliance Delaware, Sierra Club Delaware Chapter, and VOTAMOS (We Vote).

All candidates have been invited. Confirmed candidates include Bethany Hall-Long (D), Matt Meyer (D), Collin O'Mara (D), and Mike Ramone (R).

Location: First Unitarian Church Wilmington, 730 Halstead Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 & Virtual

Date and time: Tue, Sep 3, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Informed by our 129-year history, YWCA Delaware is carrying on its long tradition of social action and advocacy to advance our mission. YWCA Delaware advocates at the state and local levels for practical solutions that meet the needs of women, girls and marginalized communities that bring us closer to eliminating racism, empowering women and ensuring peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Be the first to know about legislative news and ways to get involved with advocacy in Delaware.

DeUp to 400,000 people who have a record in Delaware live with limited access to jobs, housing, education, starting a business, or participating fully in social and civic community life. 290,000 of those people are eligible for mandatory expungement.

If you do not have pending charges, are not on probation or parole, and are not currently incarcerated, your record may be eligible for some form of expungement. Visit CleanSlateDe.org to learn more about your eligibility.

YWCA Delaware’s YW Leaders program is designed to help high school students develop a better understanding of who they are while cultivating an appreciation and understanding for individuals of diverse backgrounds whose appearance, values, and interests differ from their own. Facilitator-led sessions are offered in-person or online through four educational modules. Students will engage in critical conversations and learn skills to become leaders in their communities as they advocate for racial and social justice. As the program grows, students will be given the opportunity to transition into leadership roles.

Join Delaware’s GOTV Coalition, a diverse group of advocates and individuals committed to educating and mobilizing voters for the 2024 elections. Every election, from local School Board contests to the Governor's race, holds significance for our communities. That's why we're hosting candidate forums, setting up registration and education tables across the state, and reminding everyone of the importance of voting. We’re also expanding our coalition to welcome all organizations and individuals who share our vision. Regardless of media narratives, every election matters and your participation can make a difference. Together, let’s empower Delawareans to make their voices heard at the ballot box.

Explore upcoming candidate forums, voting tools and resources, important dates, polling stations, and more.

Each week during our Racial Justice Challenge, we’re hosting webinar discussions of racial equity and social justice topics with panelists from various fields. These virtual discussions are free and open to all. Check out our upcoming webinars.

Our Racial Justice Challenge is a virtual learning tool designed to create dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership. New content is released weekly.

Our resource list of books, articles, movies, documentaries and podcasts will start or deepen your understanding of race, racism, and antiracism in the United States.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for our MLK Day of Action in person and virtually. During the event we discussed the importance of organizing, collective advocacy and unification. We also introduced our 2024 Policy Pillars and Advocacy Action Alerts. We thank Representative Larry Lambert, Senator Elizabeth Lockman and Community Advocate Lynne Kielhorn for sharing their experiences on why and how they chose to get involved in Delaware's legislative process. We also thank the Delaware Community Foundation (DCF) for providing a delicious catered meal before the start of our presentation.

This six-week history course raises the knowledge and awareness of untold history in America. This course begins with the history of enslaved Africans in the country that is now known as America in 1619 and goes through the history of voting rights and suppression up until 2023. Week six of the course challenges participants to explore actions to change systemic racial injustice and ensure a more equitable, diverse, inclusive, and just society. The course includes lectures, Q&A sessions and small group discussions.

Antiracist Programming to Eliminate Racism

YWCA Delaware’s Racial & Social Justice program strives to transform communities by changing consciousness, promoting inclusion and solidarity, and cultivating skills in individuals to advocate for justice and inspire a movement.

DTA Programs: Transformational Racial Healing Conversations | Racial Justice Challenge | White Ally Small Groups | Book Study Groups | Conversations About Racism

YWCA Delaware’s culturally inclusive organization programming strives to help our communities to develop diversity, equity and inclusion perspectives and practices to break through institutional patterns that lead to injustice.

DE & I Programs: On the Menu | Transforming White Privilege: A 21st Century Leadership Capacity | NarrateHER Traveling Exhibit | Local Emergency Action & Response Networks

As we celebrate the value and virtue of public service today and every day, we invite you to get involved in the broader conversation of creating a more inclusive democracy for all. Consider registering as a Racial and Social Justice Facilitator and lead engaging discussions to promote understanding of racial differences.

We’re bringing the community together through truth-telling, reconcilation and racial healing. This process will help give voice to different perspectices and experiences.
Join us for 6-week consecutive weeks of online group discussions designed to promote ways for all of us to heal from past wounds, establish mutually respectful connections across racial and ethnic lines that honor and value each person’s humanity, and build trusting diverse community ties that better represent our common humanity.