RSJ Spotlight

Jasmine Kazuko Linane-Booey : YWCA Spotlight

Nov 3, 2025 Comments Off on Jasmine Kazuko Linane-Booey : YWCA Spotlight

November’s spotlight features Jasmine Kazuko Linane-Booey, founder of Kazuko Wellness, and her trauma-informed, integrative approach to collective healing.

Kitara Johnson-Jones: YWCA Spotlight

Sep 1, 2025 Comments Off on Kitara Johnson-Jones: YWCA Spotlight

YWCA Spokane highlights Kitara Johnson-Jones, a community leader dedicated to celebrating diversity, fostering connection, & advancing equity across Spokane.

Books to Prisoners: YWCA Spotlight

Jul 1, 2025 Comments Off on Books to Prisoners: YWCA Spotlight

This month, we highlight Books to Prisoners Spokane, a volunteer organization dedicated to providing free books to incarcerated individuals across the nation.

Asians for Collective Liberation: YWCA Spotlight

May 1, 2025 Comments Off on Asians for Collective Liberation: YWCA Spotlight

Learn about Asians for Collective Liberation (ACL) and their mission to uplift Spokane’s Asian community with political organizer, Tia Moua.

Odyssey Youth Movement: YWCA Spotlight

Mar 4, 2025 Comments Off on Odyssey Youth Movement: YWCA Spotlight

YWCA Spotlight: Odyssey Youth Movement supports LGBTQ+ Spokane youth with safe spaces, resources, and community-building programs.

Community Engagement Team: YWCA Spotlight

Jan 27, 2025 Comments Off on Community Engagement Team: YWCA Spotlight

Meet YWCA Spokane’s Community Engagement Team and learn how their work moves our community from awareness to action toward a more equitable Spokane.

December RSJ Spotlight | Salish School of Spokane

Dec 2, 2024 Comments Off on December RSJ Spotlight | Salish School of Spokane

Racial & Social Justice Spotlight Series. Each month, YWCA Spokane spotlights an organization or individual in our community that is aligned with our mission so we can highlight the work they do to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. December spotlight, LaRae Wiley and Christopher Parkin, Salish School of Spokane.

November RSJ Spotlight | Julie Schaffer

Nov 14, 2024 Comments Off on November RSJ Spotlight | Julie Schaffer

Racial & Social Justice Spotlight Series. Each month, YWCA Spokane spotlights an organization or individual in our community that is aligned with our mission so we can highlight the work they do to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. November spotlight, Julie Schaffer, who specializes in Restorative Practices and Mediation.

October RSJ Spotlight | Filipino American Association of Inland Empire (FAAIE)

Oct 9, 2024 Comments Off on October RSJ Spotlight | Filipino American Association of Inland Empire (FAAIE)

Racial & Social Justice Spotlight Series. Each month, YWCA Spokane spotlights an organization or individual in our community that is aligned with our mission so we can highlight the work they do to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. October spotlight, Ana Marrie Caldwell, Filipino-American Association of Inland Empire.

September RSJ Spotlight | Latinos en Spokane

Sep 17, 2024 Comments Off on September RSJ Spotlight | Latinos en Spokane

Racial & Social Justice Spotlight Series. Each month, YWCA Spokane spotlights an organization or individual in our community that is aligned with our mission so we can highlight the work they do to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. September spotlight, Monica Guzman, Latinos en Spokane

February RSJ Spotlight | April Eberhardt

Jan 31, 2024 Comments Off on February RSJ Spotlight | April Eberhardt

Racial & Social Justice Spotlight Series Each month, YWCA Spokane spotlights an organization or individual in our community that is aligned with our mission so we can highlight the work they do to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. 48 min. watch February Spotlight April Eberhardt,…

January RSJ Spotlight | YW Community Engagement Team

Jan 5, 2024 Comments Off on January RSJ Spotlight | YW Community Engagement Team

Racial & Social Justice Spotlight Series Each month, YWCA Spokane’s Equity Coordinator spotlights an organization or individual in our community that is aligned with our mission so we can highlight the work they do to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. 35 min. watch time January…

November RSJ Spotlight | Tamika LaMere

Nov 1, 2023 Comments Off on November RSJ Spotlight | Tamika LaMere

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. 2 min. read time November Spotlight Tamika LaMere | Native Educator, Spokane…

October RSJ Spotlight | Inga N. Laurent

Oct 10, 2023 Comments Off on October RSJ Spotlight | Inga N. Laurent

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 |…

September RSJ Spotlight | Justice Forral

Sep 19, 2023 Comments Off on September RSJ Spotlight | Justice Forral

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. 6 min. read time September Spotlight Justice Forral, Operations Director – SCAR…

August RSJ Spotlight | Olivia Evans

Aug 9, 2023 Comments Off on August RSJ Spotlight | Olivia Evans

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. 22 min. read/50 min. listen August Spotlight Olivia Evans, The Root Experience…

July RSJ Spotlight

Jul 7, 2023 Comments Off on July RSJ Spotlight

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. 2 min. read July Spotlight Inland Northwest Disability Experience (INDEx) I…

June RSJ Spotlight | Mujeres in Action

Jun 8, 2023 Comments Off on June RSJ Spotlight | Mujeres in Action

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. 58 min. listen June Spotlight Ana Trusty, Director of Communications; Jesús…

May RSJ Spotlight | Naghmana Sherazi

May 23, 2023 Comments Off on 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…

April RSJ Spotlight | Tracy Poindexter-Canton

May 4, 2023 Comments Off on April RSJ Spotlight | Tracy Poindexter-Canton

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. 2 min. read April Spotlight Tracy Poindexter-Canton Way back during the…