YWCA Delaware’s Racial & Social Justice program strives to transform communities by changing consciousness, promoting inclusion and solidarity, and cultivating skills in individuals to advocate for justice and inspire a movement.
YWCA Delaware Online Book Chats
A variety of online video book chats via Zoom. Let’s stay connected.
Dialogue to Action
All Dialogue to Action Groups have been suspended at this time due to
the coronavirus, COVID-19
Dialogue to Action: Conversations about Racism is a dynamic, program that moves us from talk to meaningful action! You’ve had conversations about racism before, but this program dives into the real issues and root causes, and evolves into action that directly addresses systemic and institutional racism. Now more than ever, we need to listen to each other, break down the walls between us, and channel our emotions into meaningful action for sustainable change! ** Please know while we do our best to fill each session there may be a session that does not have enough participants to meet. If this is the case we will contact you as soon as possible to allow you the option of choosing an alternative session.
Those needing accessibility or requesting an accommodation to access program services please contact 302-655-0039 ext236 or email rcotto@ywcade.org. Requests should be made at least two weeks in advance.
Locations and times
Sundays – Bear Library, 1-3PM
Mondays – Wilmington Library, 6-8PM
Mondays – Newark Library, 6-8PM
Thursdays – Del Tech Wilmington, 6-8PM
Saturdays – Woodlawn Library, 10AM-12PM
Action Forum on April 25, 2020
On the Menu
In today’s multicultural workforce it is more important than ever that organizations make Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) a priority. DE&I efforts create meaningful, systemic, change toward more equitable environments.
YWCA DE has developed “On the Menu” a series of DE&I sessions designed as 90 minute programs which can be adjusted to 60 minutes if there are time constraints. The 4 workshops can be done individually or as a full series. Please contact Rebecca Cotto, email: rcotto@ywcade.org phone: 302-655-0039 ext. 236 for more information.
Local Emergency Action & Response Networks
In an ever polarizing country, with the rise of hateful rhetoric and acts against communities of color, Muslims and Jews, and others who are not in the dominant white culture, YWCA is organizing diverse networks of community members to meet the immediate needs of the local community after incidents of injustice/hate. There are currently LEARNetworks operating in New Castle County, DE, and Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, PA.
MLK Voice 4 Youth 2021
Finals, January 18, 2021 2 pm, The baby grand, 818 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., YWCA, in partnership with Christ Church, celebrates his legacy by conducting a communication contest for high school students to encourage youth to reflect on his life and mission within the context of their lives and the communities in which they live through the creative use of speech, poetry and rap.
2020 Contest Winners
Educational forums and discussions
YWCA partners with community groups and nonprofits to create inclusive spaces where participants can learn about the history and negative impact of racism and oppression on individual attitudes, behaviors, and the very fabric of society. We help people grow their capacity to foster conversations about racism, and to develop action plans for responding to racism and other forms of oppression. If you missed our current session, please watch this space for future discussion groups.
Stand Against Racism
YWCA’s Stand Against Racism is an annual, national campaign coordinated in mid-Spring with YWCAs across the country, to build community among those who work for racial justice and to raise awareness about the negative impact of institutional and structural racism in our communities. Watch this space for dates and times.
Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative
YWCA and 10 local organizations began to work collectively to build awareness and increase understanding of the negative impact of racial bias and institutional racism on the economic and social well-being of communities of color. The DRJC aims to establish itself as a resource center and thought leader for best practice, data, reference materials and facilitator of collective action to drive change in policy and practices that support structural racism.
NarrateHER Traveling Exhibit
YWCA’s NarrateHER traveling exhibit builds awareness about the layered ways social barriers impact the lives of women in Delaware as illustrated through their firsthand stories as advocates, educators and entrepreneurs. If you would like to find out more about hosting YWCA’s traveling exhibit, please contact us.
To get involved in our Racial & Social Justice program, please contact
Rebecca Cotto at rcotto@ywcade.org 302.655.0039 ext. 236.