African American women

Abstract Political activist; Health reformer; Feminist; Civil rights activist. The papers consist of extensive files pertaining to Nkenge Touré's activism in health reform and civil and political rights for African American women. SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective and the D.C. Rape Crisis Center are well-documented, as are many conferences and workshops in which Touré participated. Touré's international work in these fields is also represented, and there is a small amount of...

Abstract YWCA worker. The Odile Sweeney Papers are almost exclusively related to her work with the Young Women's Christian Association and include correspondence, conference materials, financial records, flyers, newsletters, newspaper clippings, notes, press releases, and reports. Included are materials from Sweeney's years working for the Student department and on the western region staff of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and a complete packet of preparatory materials for the National Conference of Black...

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Photographs highlighting the work of local YWCA of the USA in implementing programs combating racism, celebrating African American heritage, and increasing positive race relations. Photographs include events centered around the YWCA of the USA One Imperative, or Elimination of Racism efforts, dialogue groups, action audits, receptions, and courses. Most photographs are identified on the reverse.

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Photographs of the YWCA of the USA's early work with African American women and girls including images of conference attendees, student work conferences, leaders, Girl Reserves, and hostess houses.

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Photographs depicting the YWCA of the USA's leaders, programs, and conferences working towards the elimination of racism and the empowerment of black women including the Institute for Leadership in Intergroup Relations, Action Audit for Change workshop, acceptance ceremony for the Becky Cain Award for Vision, and Solidarity Day march.

Scope and Contents The Race Relations Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. maintains an awareness of race relations practices, law and conditions in the national organization, local associations and in their communities. The committee discusses the issues surrounding issues of race, recommends practices for local associations and suggests resolutions and statements to be adopted by the Public Affairs department. Discussions include matters of civil rights laws and legislation, the social, economic and political...

Scope and Contents The YWCA of the U.S.A. has since its beginning a mission of inclusivity. In response to growing racial tensions, the desires of its members and the emphases of the National Board, the YWCA of the U.S.A. forms committees to study the racial issues in the organization and local associations and develop recommendations. The committees include discussions of representation in leadership, the development of educational materials, the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A. in the civil rights movement,...

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Self-published magazines created primarily by women and girls who share a strong feminist perspective. Topics include "third wave" feminism, lesbian relationships, erotica, African American experiences around gender, and fat liberation. The collection is comprised primarily of individual issues, mostly dating from the 1990s.

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports from the YWCA of the U.S.A. South Atlantic Field Committee. Field committees unite local associations under the general purposes and missions of the National YWCA, assist with emerging and established local associations, arrange conferences and camps, and oversee fundraising campaigns. Materials also include reports from field secretaries. These narrative reports summarize work with local associations, make recommendations and requests for personnel and finance, report on...

Scope and Contents Basic standards summary reports for student associations of the YWCA of the U.S.A., records of the National Student YWCA Black Affairs Committee, administrative records of additional committees of the National Student YWCA and the College and University Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A., and issues of "Issue Net" newsletters. Basic standards summary reports compile data submitted by student associations for their basic standards self assessments. Basic standards, similar to those used in...

Scope and Contents In the Spring 1940 issue, Mary McLeod Bethune described the journals mission as "serving as a mirror for many people the uneven gradations of the Negro woman's progress and the larger progress of the Race achieved through the years. What is even a greater mission - it should depen our own consciousness of the part our own women must play in helping to bring to past America's true Democracy." Common themes include black women's history, political news, biographical profiles of...

Abstract Global women of color reproductive rights and social justice organization. TWWA broadened the scope of women's activism to address issues such as sterilization abuse, infant mortality, welfare rights, and low-wage work. The orientation of TWWA towards the "third world" brought the struggles, condition, and status of women in Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East to the forefront. The bulk of the records focus on the the West Coast and Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area Chapters of the...

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Oral History Project documenting the persistence and diversity of organizing for women in the United States. Narrators include labor, peace, and anti-racism activists; artists and writers; lesbian rights advocates; grassroots anti-violence and anti-poverty organizers; and women of color reproductive justice leaders. Interviews cover childhood, personal life, and political work. Most oral histories consist of audiovisual recordings and transcripts, plus some background information.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of Seattle, Washington and its Phyllis Wheatley branch for African American women and girls. Visitation reports from field secretaries assess and describe the association's program, leadership and overall performance and correspondence and reports concerning the YMCA establish their relationship and areas of cooperation. Additional documents concerning the central association include program reports and advisory correspondence with regional and national leaders....

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports from the YWCA of the U.S.A. West Central Field Committee. Field committees unite local associations under the general purposes and missions of the National YWCA, assist with emerging and established local associations, arrange conferences and camps, and oversee fundraising campaigns. Materials include reports from field secretaries. These narrative reports summarize work with local associations, make recommendations and requests for personnel and finance, report on...

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Teacher, science; Principal. The papers consist of photographs, biographical material, correspondence pertaining to Williams' tenure as principal of Augustus R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering High School, a scrapbook covering Williams' life from elementary school through high school, a college journal (i.e. reflective essays on various topics), and drafts of speeches.