On Mother’s Day, we celebrate and show appreciation for
our moms, and for moms everywhere. We thank our moms for all that they do, and
for their love, encouragement, and support. In honor of these women who have
shaped our lives, YWCA USA asked our staff to share some of the important
lessons learned from their moms. Here are a few:
Holly
Jones, Director, Member Services: Growing up as the daughter of a
public school teacher in the South, I was one of the few white children that
remained in the schools during desegregation. Through this life experience, my
mom taught me how critical it is to be physically present in the fight for
racial justice. ...