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Hello Jeanne,

This year’s Stand Against Racism theme is We Can’t Wait: Equity and Justice Now! Our country was founded on the idea of building a government of the people, by the people, for the people. More than two hundred years later, this vision has yet to be fully achieved. Though generations of civil rights activism have led to important gains in legal, political, social, educational, and other spheres, the forced displacement of indigineous peoples and the institution of slavery marked the beginnings of a system of racial injustice from which our country has yet to break free. These focus areas include civic engagement, economic opportunity and security, education, health care, and representation in media.

YWCA NCW and Wenatchee Valley College Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are excited to bring back the in-person portion of Stand Against Racism in the Greater Wenatchee Valley.

This event will take place at the Wenatchee Valley Campus, around the WVC Fountain. There will be community groups, organizations and agencies with tables set up for participants to learn more about what is in the Greater Wenatchee Valley community, a keynote speaker, Dr. Nyle Fort, who brings his expertise on the topic of Critical Race Theory, and the Stand Against Racism Proclomation read by a Wenatchee City official.

A community march to show our collective commitment to anti-racism. Starting at the YWCA Thrift Store and ending at the YWCA building on First St. and Chelan Ave. Following the march will be a mini-block party with music and tacos. A voucher for free tacos from Taqueria Michoacan will be given to the first 50 attendees.

This event will take place at the WVC satellite campus in Omak, WA. There will be community groups, organizations and agencies with tables set up for participants to learn more about what is in our broader community, a keynote speaker and the Stand Against Racism Proclomation read by Omak, WA and Okanogan, WA city officials. To end the day, we will facilitate a march in Omak to show our collective commitment to anti-racism.

The Stand Against Racism Challenge is designed to create dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habbits. Particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership. Participants are welcomed to access the SAR challenge via phone app or website browser, where you will be presented with challenges such as reading an article, listening to a podcast, reflecting on personal experience, and more! read more Sign up now by visiting the Stand Against Racism homepage and clicking “Join the Challenge!”

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