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.
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.
Do you want to be a good ally to people of color? Do you want to learn how to have tough conversations with other white individuals who may think racism does not still exist? Join one of our White ally small groups where you can learn these skills and more. These groups will meet monthly… Continue Reading White Ally Small Groups
Stand Against Racism 2021 Event Racism is a Public Health Crisis Thank you to our partners, State Representatives and community members who joined us today to stand against racism and declare it a human rights and public health crisis. Structural racism plays a large role in determining the conditions in which people are born, grow,… Continue Reading Stand Against Racism
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
Accept the Challenge! Our 21-Day challenge is over for 2021, but the resources and materials will be available until next year’s challenge so you can dive into the content at your own pace. Register below to get your access. The 21-Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge is designed to create dedicated time and space… Continue Reading 21-Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge
Each week of our 21-Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge, we hosted a webinar discussion of racial equity and social justice topics with panelists from various fields. The recordings from our 2021 series are posted here and on our youtube channel. Let’s Talk Environmental Justice Let’s Talk Gender-Based Violence Let’s Talk Racism, Sexism and… Continue Reading “Let’s Talk ” Webinar Series
Coming soon… YWCA Delaware will host a new series of virtual book study sessions, featuring Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. Our book study group sessions are typically for six (6) week and can be self-led by a group member using a guide provided by YWCA. Stay tuned for more sessions! Please… Continue Reading Book Study Community Program: “Caste” by Isabela Wilkerson
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.