YWCA Introduces New Community Library to Uplift African American Women

Snohomish County, Wa. YWCA has opened a small library aimed at helping educate people about African/ African American women and their history. The library is located at 6027 208th St. S.W., Lynnwood. YWCA Seattle, King, Snohomish is focused on helping and lifting up women, so this new library is right up its alley. “YMCA wants to give people of color more opportunities and with housing and education, to break down barriers,” explained a YWCA Pathways the staffer.

YWCA’s mission has always been to eliminate racism and empower women, so recent events and protests over the murder of George Floyd has resonated with members of the organization. On June 4th a letter to the community was issued explaining that “YWCA stands in solidarity with Black Americans, who are disproportionately incarcerated, assaulted and killed.” When it comes to public protests YWCA is not new to these showings of strength, annually the organization holds an event called “STAND AGAINST RACISM.” This event provides the “opportunity for communities across the United States to find an issue or cause that inspires them to takes a stand”.

YWCA works to make an impact on communities, to uplift women by giving opportunities and resources to help better themselves as well as the people around them. To learn more about YWCA and its work, visit its website, where you will find opportunities to help volunteer and events hosted by YWCA.

MISSION STATEMENT:

YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. A healthy community transformed by racial and gender equity, where women and girls of color have equal access to opportunity, and there is social justice for all people.