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DIALOGUE to ACTION™

Antiracist Programming to Eliminate Racism

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.

Faces: Dialogue to Action

We encourage you to join the conversations that spark change.  Check out our current offerings of discussion-based programs below.  Please contact rcotto@ywcade.org for additional information.

 

Coming Soon! – Transformational Racial Healing Circles
Wednesday, November 29, 2023

When asked to describe their experience participating in YW’s Transformational Racial Healing Circles in one word participants replied: Unity. Life-Changing. Authentic. Connection. Illuminating. Engaging. Hopeful.  “It seemed to begin a long-met need.” – TRHC Participant Transformational Racial Healing Circles (TRHC) are an opportunity to gather and share our personal stories and truths in a brave… Continue Reading Coming Soon! – Transformational Racial Healing Circles

Racial Justice Challenge
Monday, January 9, 2023

WHAT IS YWCA’s Racial Justice Challenge? YWCA’s Racial Justice Challenge (formerly known as Stand Against Racism) returned for its 5th year on April 17th – May 15th, 2023. Over 130 individuals participanted in this year’s challenge which will remain open and available in English and Spanish for the rest of the year. This Challenge is… Continue Reading Racial Justice Challenge

Watch Now – Critical Race Theory: Myths, Misconceptions and Reality
Wednesday, November 17, 2021

YWCA Delaware’s Racial and Social Justice Program, in partnership with the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ), hosted a virtual town hall on “Critical Race Theory: Myths, Misconceptions, and Reality” this October. View this important conversation now with guest panel speakers: Dr. Ezekial Ette, Professor and Department Chair of Social Work, Delaware State University… Continue Reading Watch Now – Critical Race Theory: Myths, Misconceptions and Reality

The Intersection of Race and Trauma

Watch Now – The Intersection of Race and Trauma – Panel Discussion
Wednesday, May 26, 2021

View YWCA Delaware’s important conversation on the Intersection of Race and Trauma with guest panel speakers: Kim Graham, Coordinator, Trauma Academy, Delaware State University Nikki Harley, Organizational Development Practitioner, Imprint Wellness Dr. Julius Mullen Sr., Chief Clinical Officer, Children and Families First Dr. Varleisha D. Gibbs, Occupational Therapist, VP, Practice Engagement and Capacity Building, AOTA… Continue Reading Watch Now – The Intersection of Race and Trauma – Panel Discussion

White Ally Workshop – Saturday, October 21, 9 AM – 3 PM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Do You Consider Yourself an Ally? In this White Ally Workshop, you’ll learn how to use active listening, empathy, and personal storytelling to promote racial equity. This workshop is designed to help white allies develop skills to engage racism skeptics in productive conversations with friends, family, and neighbors. The experience aims to help white allies… Continue Reading White Ally Workshop – Saturday, October 21, 9 AM – 3 PM

DTA Conversations About Race

Conversations about Racism
Tuesday, April 6, 2021

This 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… Continue Reading Conversations about Racism

Book Study: “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together” by Heather McGhee
Wednesday, March 24, 2021

One of today’s most insightful and influential thinkers, Heather McGhee, offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations of Americans have failed to learn: Racism has a cost for everyone – not just for people of color. “This is the book I’ve been waiting for.” — IBRAH X. KENDI, #1 New York… Continue Reading Book Study: “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together” by Heather McGhee

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.

Please contact Rebecca Cotto at rcotto@ywcade.org  for more information.