“What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? I answer; a day that reveals to him, more than all the other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. To him, your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty, an unholy license; your national greatness, […]
YWCA Evanston/North Shore works to change hearts, minds, and systems that restrict access to opportunities and resources, based on race and gender. Advancing racial and gender equity is embedded in all their work, including their domestic violence services, economic advancement and racial justice programs, and youth and adult aquatics. Their mission, eliminating racism and empowering women, […]
YWCA Evanston/North Shore works to change hearts, minds, and systems that restrict access to opportunities and resources, based on race and gender. Advancing racial and gender equity is embedded in all their work, including their domestic violence services, economic advancement and racial justice programs, and youth and adult aquatics. Their mission, eliminating racism and empowering women, […]
As we head into our first weekend with the entirety of Illinois in Phase 3, many parks, businesses and restaurants are opening back up. At the same time, we are still battling a pandemic and the fight for racial equality is far from over. Here are five things that you can do, from supporting local […]
At every turn, we tell ourselves 2020 can’t possibly get worse—and then it does. Before the pandemic, times already felt tough for so many families. COVID-19 has exacerbated their challenges, bringing widespread unemployment and food and shelter insecurity, and underscoring the inadequacies of our health care system. The most recent examples of police brutality have […]
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As part of our “Love Essentially” series, Jackie Pilossoph helps us navigate the complex world of relationships. Have a question that you would like her to answer ? Contact her here, and it may be featured in an upcoming article! I’m the kind of person who sees, hears, and breathes love almost all day, every day. […]
This week we are committed to listening. As allies, we will not only stand up for change but use our platform to amplify voices. Here are a few that are inspiring us and others. People Leaders and activists making a difference President Barack Obama View this post on Instagram I wrote out some […]
How to help anti-racism efforts.
