Equidad
Racial & Social Justice Spotlight Series Each month, our Equity Coordinator sits down with an organization or individual in our community to spotlight the work they do to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. 25 min. read time/50 min. listen October Spotlight Inga N. Laurent |…
Más| CHALLENGE | DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 | Cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation are terms used to describe how individuals or groups from one culture…
Más| CHALLENGE | DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 | Music is not just a form of art; it’s a powerful tool that enriches lives, fosters creativity,…
Más| CHALLENGE | DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 | In Days 1-7 of the Racial Justice Challenge we discussed some ways equity and equality impact different…
Más| CHALLENGE | DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 | In Days 3 and 4 of the Racial Justice Challenge, we discussed systemic barriers that communities of…
Más| DESAFÍO | DÍA 1 | DÍA 2 | DÍA 3 | DÍA 4 | DÍA 5 | DÍA 6 | DÍA 7 | DÍA 8 | DÍA 9 | DÍA 10 | En el día 3 del Desafío por la Justicia Racial, hablamos sobre algunas prácticas de vivienda discriminatorias. Reconociendo el…
Más| DESAFÍO | DÍA 1 | DÍA 2 | DÍA 3 | DÍA 4 | DÍA 5 | DÍA 6 | DÍA 7 | DÍA 8 | DÍA 9 | DÍA 10 | Acceso a la vivienda Aunque la discriminación abierta en el mercado inmobiliario ya no es legal, todavía existen...
MásRacial & Social Justice Spotlight Series Each month, our Equity Coordinator sits down with an organization or individual in our community to spotlight the work they do to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. 6 min. read time September Spotlight Justice Forral, Operations Director – SCAR…
Más| CHALLENGE | DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 | Language is a powerful tool that shapes our perception of the world and the people in it.…
Más2023 Equity for all recap Thank you to everyone who joined us for YWCA Spokane’s annual courageous conversation. Last Friday, April 28th, we hosted this year’s Equity For All event at the Woman’s Club of Spokane with a panel discussion led by key experts in the mental health field. Participants…
MásRacial & Social Justice Partner Spotlight Series Each month, our Equity Coordinator, Lara, sits down with an organization or individual in our community to spotlight the work they do to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. 11 min read content warning: language, fatphobia December Spotlight dom+bomb…
MásRacial & Social Justice Partner Spotlight Series Each month, our Equity Coordinator, Lara, sits down with an organization or individual in our community to spotlight the work they do to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. 2 minute read content warning: abuse, death, trauma November Spotlight…
MásRacial & Social Justice Partner Spotlight Series Each month, our Equity Coordinator, Lara, sits down with an organization or individual in our community to spotlight the work they do to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. (3 minute read) CW: domestic violence, death/murder October Spotlight Mariah…
MásRacial & Social Justice Partner Spotlight Series Each month, our Equity Coordinator, Lara, sits down with an organization or individual in our community to spotlight the work they do to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. (13 minute read) September Spotlight Alex Gibilisco, Manager of Equity…
MásRecently, you may have seen the acronym MMI, MMIW, and MMIWG2S in its various forms across social media and billboards in Spokane. This is a part of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Movement, spreading awareness of the ongoing crisis in our communities. While Native people of all genders go missing…
MásThank you to everyone who joined us for YWCA Spokane’s annual courageous conversation. Last Thursday, April 22nd, we held Stand Against Racism 2021: Addressing Racism as a Public Health Crisis. There were performances of rap, song, and spoken word by local artists and a panel of experts in the field…
MásYWCA SPOKANE PUBLIC STATEMENT Until Justice Just Is. Today, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter for the 2020 killing of George Floyd. This verdict offers a moment of respite and hope for many, yet we know that much more…
MásThe conversation on racism as a public health crisis is long overdue. Beyond conversation, we need action and justice. Structural racism continues to impact social determinants of health today. Racially discriminatory governing policies and practices contribute to social, economic, and health inequities that people of color face today. For instance,…
MásPublic health is impacted by systemic and institutional racism. Racism is ingrained in our systems, policies, and norms. Recognizing racism as a public health crisis requires a historical lens to help us understand how we got to where we are today. As we learned in the blog Racism is a…
MásWritten by Lynn Luu With the 2021 Stand Against Racism event coming up on April 22, we wanted to introduce this year’s topic: Addressing Racism as a Public Health Crisis. The global impact the COVID-19 pandemic has empowered community organizations to frame racism as a public health crisis. It is…
Más- 1
- 2
- Siguiente »