Equity
YWCA 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…
The 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,…
Public 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…
Written 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…
The month of February is recognized across the United States and Canada as Black History Month. Some have begun to refer to February as Black Herstory Month, celebrating women of color throughout history who have changed our world for the better. Today is the first day of March, and with…
Giving Meaning to Wellbeing What do any of us want but to be well? For many, in the summer of 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, this desire has been more distinctly felt. We are connecting with some of our most basic desires, to live, and to live well, as we…
DAY 2 Of YWCA Spokane’s 14-Day Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge Thank you for dedicating time, space, and energy to your own personal deepening and understanding of concepts related to race, power, privilege, and leadership. DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5…
STAND AGAINST RACISM 2020 Tele-Town hall We are so grateful to all who joined YWCA Spokane in tuning into YWCA USA’s Stand Against Racism Tele-Town Hall event! Each April, 40+ YWCA agencies across the nation host public events that engage in open and honest dialogue, with over 250,000 people, that…
Thank you to all who joined YWCA Spokane for Stand Against Racism 2019! We are so grateful to all who came to YWCA Spokane’s annual Stand Against Racism event! We had 179 community members register to join this year’s Courageous Conversation: No Hate. No Fear. Immigrant Justice is Racial Justice. …
YWCA Spokane’s CEO, Regina Malveaux, and Board Chair, Nancy Norbury-Harter, were excited to recently attend YWCA USA’s annual geo-network meeting. YWCA agency leaders from around the nation gathered to discuss our collective mission impact, statewide advocacy and coalition building, and goals for the coming year. Every YWCA agency across the…
YWCA Spokane is so proud of our Spokane community. We had a tremendous turnout for our 2017 Stand Against Racism courageous conversation this Friday, April 28th. Keynote Speaker, Erin Jones, did an amazing job of inspiring the crowd and leaving each person with an expanded awareness of how to find…
Stand Against Racism is a Signature Campaign of YWCA USA. YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. Over 250,000 people across the country take a Stand Against Racism each year. Learn more about YWCA USA’s nationwide 2017…