The 2023 Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate, presented by YWCA Evanston/North Shore (YWCA E/NS), will be held at Northwestern University’s Long Field on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18. Now in its 23rd year, the Race consists of a 10k run and 5k run/walk, and is one of the largest events of its kind in… Continue Reading Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate Returns on Sunday, June 18
It is with great sadness that we share that two of our longtime supporters died in the last month. They will be remembered for their loving, powerful, and continuous support of racial justice work, both with YWCA Evanston/North Shore and throughout their communities: Lona Foster, who worked closely with her dear friend Sherialyn Byrdsong to… Continue Reading Remembering two longtime racial justice supporters
The annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate, which is spearheaded by YWCA Evanston/North Shore, is set for June 19 and 20 as a “somewhat” virtual event. While participants are encouraged to walk or run on race weekend, the event won’t have a start/finish line. Instead, participants are encouraged to wear a Race Against Hate… Continue Reading Annual Race Against Hate to be “somewhat” virtual this year
People and organizations are asking, “How can we move toward becoming anti-racist?” The Equity Institute of YWCA Evanston/North Shore offers three steps: 1. Listen. 2. Learn. 3. Take action. Listen to the voices of the people in your community or those whom you serve, the people who have been on the margins of your municipality, business,… Continue Reading How can we move toward becoming anti-racist? Listen. Learn. Take Action.
YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s 20th annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate, held June 16 along the lakefront near Northwestern University, drew 4,500 runners and walkers, along with a host of volunteers, sponsors, and well-wishers. “For 20 years, the Race Against Hate has brought together thousands of people from across our region to send a powerful… Continue Reading Thousands turn out for 20th Race Against Hate