Unite Against Racism
YWCA is on a mission to Unite Against Racism
We Unite Against Racism every day by raising awareness about the impact of institutional and structural racism and by building community among those who work for racial justice.
Join us for Unite Against Racism: Immigration, Race, and the future of the American Dream on Wednesday, April 29 at YWCA Evanston/North Shore.
This event will feature a conversation on immigration, race, and belonging with Carmen Patlán, Executive Director of the Center for Immigrant Progress
In this program, we welcome Carmen Patlán, Executive Director of the Center for Immigrant Progress in Waukegan, IL, in conversation with Roger Moreano, YWCA Evanston-North Shore’s Senior Director of Institutional and Community Equity.
Together, they will explore the history and lived realities of immigration in the United States, including immigration enforcement policies across administrations, the role of race and nationalism in shaping attitudes toward immigrants, and the challenges facing immigrant individuals and families today. The conversation will also highlight the resilience of immigrant communities and the importance of building systems of support that expand opportunity and dignity for all.
About Unite Against Racism:
Unite Against Racism is an annual event presented by the Equity Institute at YWCA Evanston/North Shore. The gathering brings together people and organizations committed to racial justice for powerful conversations that deepen awareness and inspire action. This event is a space for learning, reflection, and movement-building—where solidarity becomes not just a value, but a shared practice.
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2025 event!
Unite Against Racism Background
Until Justice Just Is and Unite Against Racism (formerly Stand Against Racism) is a signature campaign of YWCA USA to build community among those who work for racial justice and to raise awareness about the negative impact of institutional and structural racism in our communities.
Founded by YWCA Trenton and YWCA Princeton in 2007, Until Justice Just Is quickly grew to a national presence by 2010, when an additional 80 YWCAs across the nation, including YWCA Evanston/North Shore, organized demonstrations for racial justice. Over 2,000 organizations across 39 states joined YWCAs in the Stand Against Racism. This phenomenal success has attracted well over 250,000 participants and earned the endorsement of five U.S. Governors. The event has been widely featured by local ABC, NBC, CBS, and other networks.