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.
Racism cuts both ways. How do we heal? We believe that engaging in transformational dialog will move us in that direction. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Delaware State University‘s Trauma Academy to offer Transformational Racial Healing Conversations. Join us for a 6-week consecutive weeks of online group discussions designed to promote ways for all… Continue Reading Transformational Racial Healing Conversations
About Stand Against Racism Stand Against Racism (SAR) is an annual campaign of YWCA USA, designed to build community among those who work for racial justice and raise awareness about the impact of institutional and structural racism. This annual campaign provides the opportunity for communities across the United States to find an issue or cause… Continue Reading Stand Against Racism Challenge Launches, Monday April 4th
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
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
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
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
Join the Stand Against Racism Challenge Participation helps us to discover how racial injustice and social injustice impact our community, to connect with one another, and to identify ways to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination. Click below to accept the challenge and #StandAgainstRacism now! ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE Virtual “Let’s Talk” Panel Series… Continue Reading “Let’s Talk” Panel Series
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
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.