Did you know that Black History Month has a theme each year? The 2022 theme is Black Health and Wellness, which focuses on the legacy of Black healthcare workers as well as Black experts in naturopathy and holistic medicine. This year’s theme is especially powerful given the disparities Black people face in the medical system.… Continue Reading Celebrating Black pioneers in health and wellness
A joint statement by Karen Singer, CEO and Tiffany McDowell, Equity Institute Director, YWCA Evanston/North Shore in support of Evanston School District 65. YWCA Evanston/North Shore is committed to eliminating racism and empowering women, and we support Evanston School District 65 administrators and school board’s anti-racism and anti-oppression work. A few years ago, we supported the… Continue Reading YWCA statement in support of District 65 anti-racism work
by Karen Singer, CEO, YWCA Evanston/North Shore As I write this, we are still reeling from the events that transpired at our Capitol on Wednesday, and we know many of you are as well. We are horrified and angry, as once again it has starkly illuminated how white privilege plays out in everyday life and… Continue Reading YWCA Evanston/North Shore statement on events at Capitol
This summer has challenged us when it comes to how we approach conversations about racism and the systemic racial injustices that permeate our society. From social media slide-show style infographics to restructuring diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives throughout corporate America, there has been a national “call-in” for discussions on race relations. It’s on the news, and it’s even been on Nickelodeon. At YWCA, we’ve been sounding the alarm all… Continue Reading Talking to Your Kids About Racism
YWCA’s Equity Institute recently added “The History and Socialization of Oppression” to our workshop offerings. Understanding the ways we’ve been socialized into thoughts and behaviors that harm both ourselves and others is an important step toward transformation. A recent Facebook post by our Equity and Inclusion colleague, Elisabeth “Biz” Lindsay-Ryan, really brought this point home.… Continue Reading That’s not violence: How the socialization of white women affects women of color