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Today we honor the humanitarian workers, advocates, & everyday volunteers who have dedicated themselves to protecting human dignity and helping communities through crises. They remind us that every person deserves compassion, safety & right to live with dignity. Thank you for serving humanity 💙🌎

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On the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we honor the rich histories, cultures, languages, and traditions of Indigenous communities around the globe. Today and every day, we celebrate the strength, wisdom, and contributions of Indigenous peoples.

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Over the past several weeks, young leaders from across the country came together to sharpen their skills, share ideas, and invest in the future of our movement. A heartfelt thank you to every presenter and participant who generously shared their time, expertise, and experiences.

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Today, we celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law that ensured everyone deserves equal access, opportunity, and dignity. The fight for disability rights is far from over, but today we get to celebrate how far we've come.

What unites us is a shared belief that America is strongest when everyone has the opportunity to belong, to contribute, and to shape our future. As we mark 250 years of our nation, let's remember that patriotism isn't about where you come from, it's about what you're willing to build together.

On this day in 1964, the Civil Rights Act was signed into law, a landmark victory born from the courage, sacrifice, and relentless organizing of the Civil Rights Movement. Today, we celebrate the progress we have made and recommit ourselves to the work that still lies ahead.

On this day, the civil rights act of 1964 was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson

Progress has never been inevitable. It has always been driven by ordinary people willing to organize, march, strike, vote, speak out, and demand that our country live up to its promises. Every generation has inherited unfinished work, and every generation has had the opportunity to move us forward.

Mental health is health, yet far too many Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color continue to face barriers to care; from stigma and cultural misconceptions to language barriers, discrimination, and a lack of accessible, affordable resources.

July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month Despite the challenges, cultural misconceptions, language barriers and underfunded programs have led many to underestimate the effects of mental health and the need for care.

Depression among some minorities is often more persistent even though depression rates are lower.

Just one-third of BIPOC Americans who need mental health care receive it.

Minority youth with behavional and mental health issues are more likely than others to be sent to the juvenile justice system than a primary care facility.

Native Americans and Alaska Natives have higher rates of alcohol dependence and PTSD than any other racial group.

"YOU DESERVE ACCESS TO THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO HEAL. YOUR PAIN IS NOT A CRIME"
- REP. BARBARA LEE

This month we proudly celebrate the history, strength & leadership of the disability community. YDA is committed to building a future where accessibility is not an afterthought & disabled voices are heard at every table where decisions are made.

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Celebrating disability pride monthYoung Democrats of America 

Every July we honon the history, achievements, and experiences of the disability community, coinciding with the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law on July 26, 1990.
Sensory
Emotional & Psychiatric
Invisible & Undiagnosed
Neurodivengence
Physical Disabilities
We're proud to stand in solidarity with the disability community, and remember those we've lost due to ableism, violence, and neglect.
You are seen and valued.

The Supreme Court decision is a reminder that the fight for equality is far from over. Young Democrats of America stands with transgender youth today & every day. Trans people belong everywhere, including on the playing field. We will continue to stand for inclusion and equal opportunity for all.

Trans people belong everywhere

As America approaches its 250th, we’re reflecting on both our founding ideals and the distance between those ideals & reality. Join YDA & help build the future our founding principles have always pointed toward: a nation where opportunity, freedom, and equality are realities for everyone.

America’s founders wrote that “All men are created equal”All while standing on land taken by forceWith labor stolen without consentThe story of America is everyone who’s been fighting to close that gap ever since.