May 23, 2023

May RSJ Spotlight | Naghmana Sherazi

Racial & Social Justice 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.


45 min. listen


May Spotlight

Naghmana Sherazi, Community Outreach & Advocacy Organizer, APIC Spokane

Naghmana Sherazi has worn many hats in her decade residing in Spokane. Her path from cytogenetic technologist to Climate Justice Program Director with The Lands Council and Community Outreach & Advocacy Organizer for APIC Spokane has been a full and inspiring one.

Additionally, she has made history in Spokane by being the first Muslim, immigrant woman of South Asian descent to run for office and win in a primary election and co-chairs Muslims for Community Action and Support.

LISTEN HERE

Learn more:

APIC Spokane

Lands Council

Muslims For Community Action & Support

Spokane Coalition of Color

Spokane Low Income Housing Consortium


YWCA Spokane’s Racial & Social Justice Committee

Our vision is to strive to be a consistently accurate resource for information on racial, ethnic, and cultural awareness to promote diversity, equity, and inclusivity in employment, in business practices, and in the care and services provided throughout the communities we serve. For 2023, the RSJ Committee is focusing on:

  • Community Partnerships
    • Enhance outreach efforts to community partners and liaisons to share ideas, support each other with action, and solidify connections. View the list of our RSJ Partners.
  • Events
  • Education & Training
    • Provide training to YWCA staff, board of directors, mission partners and the community to allow awareness of subconscious thoughts or attitudes that affect our perceptions about people, the decisions we make, and the impact on our community.

Join the conversation with our Facebook Group and learn more about our RSJ Committee at ywcaspokane.org/racialjustice.

CHECK OUT OUR OTHER SPOTLIGHTS

Find past RSJ Spotlights here.

If you or someone you know should have their advocacy work highlighted through our RSJ Spotlight series, please email equity coordinator, larae@ywcaspokane.org.

By: Lara Estaris

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