Equity For All 2025
Apr 17 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hamilton Studio
Topic: Restorative Practices in Community
Join us for Equity for All, YWCA Spokane’s annual, free, public event dedicated to fostering courageous conversations that further our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.
- When: April 17, 2025 | 5pm - 7pm (Doors open at 4:45pm)
- Where: Hamilton Studio, 1427 W Dean Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
- Cost: Free & open to the public—Registration Required
- Meet the Panel:
- Nikita Habimana, Host
- Jaime Stacy, Moderator
- April Eberhardt, Panelist
- Inga N. Laurent, Panelist
Dr. Melodi Wynne, PanelistUnable to attend
- Performance Artists:
- Alethea Dumas
- The Indian Youth Club of Spokane
- Twahan Simultaneous
This year, we invite you to engage in an immersive experience focused on using restorative practices to build restorative communities. The event will feature powerful discussions, artistic performances, and an experiential component that allows participants to feel the impact of restorative circle work firsthand.
Registration
This event is free, but registration is required due to limited space. Secure your spot today and be part of the movement toward a more just and restorative community.
About the Event
Help build bridges towards equity by joining us for this year's Equity for All event.
What to Expect
- Panel Discussion with local leaders experienced in restorative practices and circle work.
- Live Performances by local artists celebrating community and equity.
- Experiential Circle Work Session to deepen understanding and connection.
- Networking & Community Engagement with like-minded individuals passionate about equity and justice.
- Food & Drinks Provided to enjoy throughout the event.
Accessibility & Logistics
- ASL interpretation will be available.
- Hamilton Studios is ADA compliant.
- Street parking is available.
- Accessible by STA bus routes (Plan your trip: Spokane Transit).
This year, due to the interactive nature of the event, we will not be offering a live virtual option. However, the event will be recorded and made available for free afterward.
Special Thanks
Special thanks to the Spokane Chapter of the NAACP and their Building Restorative Communities Initiative for leading this work in our community and for supporting this event. Thank you to our long-time sponsor and Mission Partner, Providence, for their ongoing support. Thank you also to YWCA Mission Partner, Hamilton Studio, for offering their space and for making a professional recording of this event so we can share it with our greater community.
Meet the Panel
Nikita Habimana
Nikita, a passionate junior in high school, is dedicated to promoting equity and equality. As a member of the NAACP Youth Council and Chair of Launch NW Youth Council, Nikita uses their voice to advocate for change. In their free time, Nikita enjoys reading and writing, exploring social justice topics.
Jaime Stacy
Jaime is an educator in Spokane Public Schools, the Founder and Executive Director of SWAG, Strong Women Achieving Greatness and Vice-President of Spokane NAACP. She is an accomplished speaker, facilitator, and children's book author who is devoted to giving back and spreading love in her community.
April Eberhardt
April Eberhardt is a wife, mother of three, writer, and public educator. She is the current editor of The Black Lens and recipient of the 2025 Leadership Spokane Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award and a 2024 Spokesman-Review Inland Northwest Woman of The Year for her unwavering commitment to advocacy and education. She founded Let’s Thrive LLC and works to create cultural programming.
Inga N. Laurent
Inga N. Laurent is a legal educator and a Fulbright scholar. She is deeply curious about the world and its constructs and delights in uncovering common points of connection that unite our shared but unique human experiences. She is all about restorative, transformative, and transitional justice nerdery.
Dr. Melodi Wynne
Dr. Melodi Wynne is a member of the Spokane Tribe. She holds a doctorate in Community and Cultural Psychology and a graduate certificate in Conflict Resolution from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Her studies focused on indigenous research issues and methodologies, culture and identity, human and social development, community empowerment, culture and conflict, and facilitation for community change.
Meet the Artists
Alethea Dumas
Alethea Sharea Dumas is a passionate advocate for equity, antiracism, restorative justice, and healing. She has a bachelor's degree in Women's Studies and in Critical Culture, Gender, and Race Studies. Her passion for music and joy in singing remind her of the beauty in life, even as she continues her tireless work toward a more loving, just, and equitable world for all.
Spoken Word Poet
Twahan Simultaneous
Twahan Simultaneous is a nationally competitive slam poet, former Spokane Poetry Slam Champion, and co-host of Broken Mic, Washington’s longest-running weekly poetry open mic. His work blends storytelling with rhythm, tackling themes like gentrification, globalization, and individuality. A featured performer at major Inland Northwest events, Twahan is dedicated to empowering voices and inspiring creativity in his community.
The Indian Youth Club of Spokane
The Indian Youth Club of Spokane is a group founded by Sowmya Surapaneni in 2019 to celebrate and share India’s culture. The Indian Youth Club hosts cultural programs so the next generation of youth can understand their culture and connect to their roots through storytelling, dance, music, and drama. The Indian Youth Club provides opportunities for the youth of Spokane to improve their communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Explore the Power of Circle Work
Why You Should Attend
In today’s world, communities face growing divides, misunderstandings, and unresolved harm. How can we move forward together in a way that fosters healing, accountability, and genuine connection? The answer lies in restorative practices and circle work.
Restorative Practices are a set of strategies and approaches that aim to build positive relationships, repair harm, and foster a sense of accountability and community.
Learn more about Restorative Practices:
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Venue:
Hamilton Studio
Address:1427 W Dean Ave
Spokane, 99201 United States
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Website: https://www.hamiltonstudio.com/