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#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth continues! Madonna Thunder Hawk is a Native American civil rights activist best known as a leader in the American Indian Movement (AIM). Hawk is a co-founder of Women of All Red Nations, an organization that focuses on issues affecting Native American women. Thunder Hawk was born on the Yankton Sioux Reservation; she hails from both the Feather Necklace Tiospaye and belongs to the Oohenumpa band of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe

YWCA's mission to eliminate racism and empower women has never been more necessary. Your support is vital for providing essential services to marginalized communities. Together, we can drive meaningful change and create a future where everyone thrives. 🌍✨ DONATE NOW: bit.ly/3CAqnIF

#DYK that WOMEN now make up over 16% of the active duty military? 🔥 Today we honor the INCREDIBLE women who have served our country. From nurses and pilots to engineers and combat veterans, female service members have played a CRUCIAL role in the history and security of our nation. Let's CELEBRATE their courage and dedication! 🙌

Chrystos is a writer and activist whose published work explores Indigenous Americans’ civil rights, social justice, and feminism. This two-spirited poet explores issues of colonialism, genocide, violence against Native people, queerness, street life, and other intersections of personhood. Chrystos identifies with her father’s Menominee ancestry. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

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In a powerful statement following the 2024 presidential election, YWCA USA CEO Margaret Mitchell has affirmed the organization’s unwavering commitment to promoting peace, justice, and dignity for all. Let's continue to work together towards a brighter, more inclusive future. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4etfJkA

In a powerful statement following the 2024 presidential election, YWCA USA CEO Margaret Mitchell has affirmed the organization’s unwavering commitment to promoting peace, justice, and dignity for all. Let's continue to work together towards a brighter, more inclusive future. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4etfJkA

Audra Simpson, of the Kahnawake Mohawk tribe, is a political anthropologist whose work engages with Indigenous politics in the United States of America and Canada and cuts across anthropology, Indigenous studies, American and Canadian studies, gender and sexuality, and political science. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

🗳️ ¡Llegó el Día de las Elecciones! Hoy rendimos homenaje a nuestros ancestros al ejercer los derechos por los que lucharon con mucho esfuerzo y dedicación para nosotros. Juntos, podemos honrar el pasado y inspirar un futuro más equitativo. Hagamos oír nuestras voces y elevemos el espíritu de nuestra comunidad a través del poder de nuestros votos. 💜 Ya sea que vayas a los buzones del voto, votes por correo o animes a otros a participar, recuerda que cada acción cuenta. Tu voto es un tributo a tus seres queridos y a todos los que vinieron antes. 👉 bit.ly/3NQg1ad #YWomenVote #DDLMYWCA

🗳️ It’s finally here—Election Day! Today, we honor our ancestors by exercising the rights they fought so hard to secure. Together, we can honor the past and inspire a more equitable future. Let’s make our voices heard and uplift our community’s spirit through the power of our votes! 💜 Whether you’re heading to the polls, casting your vote by mail, or encouraging others to participate, remember that every action counts. Your vote is a tribute to your loved ones and all those who came before us. 👉 bit.ly/3NQg1ad #YWomenVote #DDLMYWCA