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Day 6: White Supremacy & Gun Violence

Sep 16, 2024 Comments Off on Day 6: White Supremacy & Gun Violence

White supremacy’s link to gun violence is alarming, with incidents like the Christchurch and Pittsburgh shootings highlighting this trend. Perpetrators often act out of racial hatred, using guns to target specific communities. Addressing this requires stricter gun control, better education, and improved online content monitoring.

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Day 3: Race & Anti-Fatness

Sep 11, 2024 Comments Off on Day 3: Race & Anti-Fatness

To foster inclusivity, it’s crucial to address how weight bias intersects with racial discrimination. Anti-fatness and racial stereotypes harm both physical and mental health and can hinder access to medical care. Media often perpetuates narrow, Eurocentric beauty ideals, marginalizing diverse body types and reinforcing harmful stereotypes. Understanding these intersections helps create a more supportive environment for all.

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Courageous Conversations

Jan 1, 2021 Comments Off on Courageous Conversations

YWCA Racial and Social Justice Facebook Group This year we have celebrated and mourned together through an intense period of growth and tragedy in our communities. Racial and social justice have come to the forefront after many abuses from various systems have been brought to light in the wake of…

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