February 2021 - YWCA of Asheville

It’s the Black Girl Magic for Me: Celebrating Black Women Forging Our Future

Thursday, February 11, 2021

This February, in honor of Black Herstory Month, we are highlighting impactful Black women who are leading the way to a just future and those who have paved that way. These women represent a wide range of industries, and they all have worked tirelessly to both eliminate racism and empower women. Follow us on social… Continue Reading It’s the Black Girl Magic for Me: Celebrating Black Women Forging Our Future

Recording of Let’s Talk COVID 19: The Vaccine

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Let’s Talk COVID-19; The Vaccine In partnership with Buncombe County Health and Human Services, Let’s Talk COVID-19; The Vaccine, is a two-part virtual town hall focused on holding space for the lived and historical experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color seeking medical care in the United States. In Part One, we connected with… Continue Reading Recording of Let’s Talk COVID 19: The Vaccine

Asheville Citizen-Times | COVID-19 vaccine: Communication, building trust key to reaching people of color, experts say

Monday, February 1, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine: Communication, building trust key to reaching people of color, experts say Asheville Citizen-Times (February 1, 2021 by Derek Lacey) — For a successful COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Buncombe County, officials and health providers are going to have to dig deep, communicate and connect with people of color, experts say. In a panel discussion Jan.… Continue Reading Asheville Citizen-Times | COVID-19 vaccine: Communication, building trust key to reaching people of color, experts say