What We Do
United Women of Color is a 501(c) 3 organization that empowers girls, women, and their communities by uniting people across ethnicities to address civic and educational gaps for advancement.
LIGHT Institute
Leaders Inspiring Growth, Harmony, and Transformation
We equip emerging leaders with the resources to become influential community changemakers and advocates who defend against authoritarianism and fascism.
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This training opportunity involves an in-person schedule at Huntsville AL, virtual trainings, and outside activities.
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In the face of active threats to democracy, UWOC recognizes the potential burden on marginalized communities and aims to increase self sufficiency.
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The LIGHT Institute envisions a future where empowered leaders and community captains drive lasting change, fostering strong, resilient communities built on growth, harmony, and collective support.
Vote Gone Viral
Mobilizing Madison County residents through voter registration, legislative advocacy, and community outreach to amplify the causes that affect us.
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Using strategic targeting we register voters through coordinated campaigns.
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We mobilize our active volunteers to reach voters in the North Alabama region.
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Connect citizens to the legislative process through accessible community forums, town halls, and advocacy events.
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CITIZENS COALITION FOR JUSTICE REFORM
Building a multiracial, multigenerational grassroots coalition to reimagine public safety in North Alabama.
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Our agenda calls for live crime mapping, incident reporting apps, and public data transparency.
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We are documenting patterns in local policing, arrest data, and jail conditions.
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As a collective, we are advocating to transform policing to reduce violent encounters for black, brown, mentally ill, homeless, and economically disadvantaged.
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Grow with Google Career Certificates
We jumpstart careers for women of color through Google Career Certificate scholarships, preparing participants for entry-level positions in high-demand tech fields within 3-6 months.
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We provide free scholarships\ to Google Career Certificate programs in high-demand fields including: digital marketing & e-commerce, data analytics, project management, user experience design, and IT support - no college degree or relevant experience is required
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Once you graduate from the Google Career Certificate program, you can connect directly with over 150 top U.S. employers to jump-start your job search.
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