हमारे मिशन का अभिन्न अंग, नस्लवाद को खत्म करना हम जो करते हैं उसका हिस्सा है। नागरिक अधिकारों के आंदोलन से दशकों पहले 1940 में वापस डेटिंग - YWCA चार्लेस्टन ने अपने निदेशक मंडल में एक महिला को रंग दिया, और अलगाव की निंदा करते हुए एक आधिकारिक घोषणा जारी की। दशकों से, हमारे काम ने कई रूप ले लिए हैं, जिनमें प्रशिक्षण, अनुसंधान और चेतना बढ़ाने वाली घटनाएं शामिल हैं। कई वर्षों से, हमारे पास कान्हा काउंटी की अदालतों में काम करने वाले एक नस्लीय न्यायिक अधिवक्ता हैं, जो घरेलू हिंसा के पीड़ितों को कानून के तहत समान उपचार और सुरक्षा प्रदान करना सुनिश्चित करते हैं। 2017 में, YWCA चार्लेस्टन ने YWCA USA के स्टैंड अगेंस्ट रेसिज्म अभियान के संयोजन में आयोजित अपनी उद्घाटन रेस टू एंड रेसिज्म का शुभारंभ किया। हमारी नस्लीय न्याय समिति द्वारा निर्देशित, विभिन्न धर्मों, नस्लों, नस्लों, उम्र, सामाजिक-आर्थिक स्थितियों और व्यवसायों के सदस्यों से युक्त, YWCA चार्लेस्टन भागीदारों और सामाजिक न्याय संगठनों के एक व्यापक स्पेक्ट्रम के साथ काम करता है, जिस तरह से नस्लवाद के कपड़े फाड़ रहा है। हमारे परिवार और समुदाय।
उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार की ओर से कोई ठोस कदम नहीं उठाया गया है।
प्रशन? शामिल होना चाहते हैं?
संपर्क देवड़ा की-स्वित्ज़र, कार्यक्रम निदेशक
304-533-7333
उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार की ओर से कोई ठोस कदम नहीं उठाया गया है।
निहित पूर्वाग्रह और
विशेषाधिकार प्रशिक्षण
नस्लवाद से लड़ने के लिए नस्लवाद, विशेषाधिकार, पूर्वाग्रह और व्यक्तिगत जिम्मेदारी के ऐतिहासिक संदर्भ पर प्रशिक्षण की सुविधा
Exploring Implicit Bias in the Workplace Session
Exploring Implicit Bias in the Workplace will aid you in taking the first step in building an inclusive work culture. This discussion starts with understanding Implicit Bias and introduces actionable ways to become an ally.
Unpacking Hidden Prejudice Session
This 2-hour workshop will give you a better understanding of race-related concepts in hopes of breaking down racial bias barriers. Participants will be able to define common vocabulary that promotes dialogue around equity and inclusion, develop an awareness of the levels of racism, identify historic and current examples of the levels of racism, understand how the past impacts the present and why knowledge of the past can change the future, and identify ways to become an ally personally and professionally.
Meaningful Allyship Session
Meaningful Allyship helps participants recognize what specific actions they can take to show up as allies. Through individual explorations and group discussions, participants develop a shared understanding of allyship and prepare to take action in ways that center impact.
Understanding Privilege Session
In this session, participants will explore the concept of privilege, how it shapes societal cultures that are oppressive to people with marginalized identities, and develop an awareness of the privileges & and discriminations of different social groups & and identities - all to improve personal growth.
Acting with Intent Session
With the use of moving stories from the film: Cracking the Codes: The System of Racial Inequity, we lead into group discussion and open dialogue about personal encounters and discuss possible ways we could have handled situations differently or hoped for different outcomes.
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रेस टू एंड रेसिज्म
नस्लीय न्याय के काम के लिए चेतना के एक संवाहक और धन-लाभ के रूप में काम करने वाले वेस्ट साइड ऑफ चार्ल्सटन में आयोजित वार्षिक रन / वॉक
सांस्कृतिक समारोह
पॉप-अप प्रोग्रामिंग और संचार समुदाय को विभिन्न नस्लों, नस्लों और धर्मों के बारे में जानने और मनाने के लिए (अर्थात ब्लैक हिस्ट्री मंथ, हिस्पैनिक हेरिटेज मंथ, इत्यादि)।
Conversation Cafe
Informal conversations that bring individuals together to engage in casual discussions about themselves, their communities, or current social issues in an informal setting.
Our goal is to:
1) Affirm the inherent value of all people. Cultivate a culture of belonging that can advance racial equity and inclusion.
2) Deepen an understanding of differences and needs related to how people identify.
3) Restore individuals to wholeness by helping people share their stories.
4) Support relationships that build, trust, belonging, and authenticity.
Virtual Read Aloud Series
Center for Racial Equity & Inclusion
The YWCA Center for Racial Equity & Inclusion strives to be a diverse, inclusive, and equitable place where people of all identities and backgrounds experience a sense of belonging. It will house the growing YWCA Charleston Racial Equity & Inclusion program, which aims to increase cultural education and empathy and empower leaders with the tools to advance positive social change across Kanawha, Boone and Clay counties. All YWCA Charleston programs, except Racial Equity and Inclusion, have their own brick-and-mortar establishment.The YWCA Charleston Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion will be the first of its kind in the City of Charleston, Kanawha County, and possibly the State of West Virginia.
Professional Development and
Welcoming Communities
Programming for
Adults and Children
Community
Engagement
The YWCA Charleston’s Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion will provide programming that creates safe and brave spaces where truth and storytelling, uncomfortable conversations, and healing can happen for all people, in support of racial equity and inclusion initiatives. Specific initiatives will raise awareness and develop actions via speakers, seminars, and anti-racist training on topics that introduce equitable and inclusive strategies for corporations, organizations, educational, political, and religious institutions at all levels for people at all levels.
The YWCA Charleston’s Center for Racial Equity & Inclusion will provide support structures to create an equitable sense of belonging for all children in the community. Children’s education will be supported through fun and engaging activities that may include: hands-on art activities, read-aloud days, crafts, STEAM events, and more. Community members will have full access to our Center's library, where there will be a wide range of books for adults and children that meet individuals where they are and help support self-education and promote healthy conversations around anti-racist topics.
To fully engage with the community, the YWCA Charleston’s Center for Racial Equity & Inclusion will collaborate with individuals and community partners that include but are not limited to, other anti-racist partners and initiatives, minority women business owners, and other local entities to meet all community members’ culturally-relevant needs provide resources and support, share information, and foster advocacy, regardless of race or level of anti-racist knowledge, towards achieving YWCA Charleston’s mission of “eliminating racism.”
Testimonials
"I believe conversations like this MUST continue for there to be better understanding and improvement. The dialogue from the many illustrations, videos, and depictions is exactly what is needed for our community and world to become a better place for all."
Anonymous
"I wanted to take a moment to extend my gratitude to you for the training you did for Mission West Virginia this week. This was our first formal all staff training on Diversity and Inclusion and you certainly helped us increase our skills and knowledge and open our minds to recognize bias in order to better serve and achieve that lofty vision we have. I see this as an entry opportunity for further growth and feel our organization is ready. From all those I heard from, they want more, and we hope to have you back as soon as we can gather as a whole again."
Kelly
"Thank you so much for taking the time to share, educate and be in community with us as the keynote speaker. Your expertise and ethic of care were invaluable."
Danielle
"Thank you for the amazing training series. My staff truly enjoyed the information presented at both the unit retreats and the program in service. It has sparked some great conversations and reflection for us all."
Teauna
"The presentation was very well organized and well presented. The participants felt comfortable sharing their most intimate stories. Thank you for allowing me to participate. I found the process both eye-opening and enjoyable and feel better prepared to become both more aware and a better ally. Progress not Perfection!"
Elliot
I have worked at many different organizations, this has honestly been the best series I have attended in 30+ years of working. I enjoyed the discussions, the slides and teaching methods “spoke to me”. Very well done! Thank you!
Executive Team Member
Familycare Health Centers
I really enjoyed this experience. Thank you for your knowledge and your patience with our group. I’m hoping we’ll all start to take a more active role combatting implicit bias and practicing allyship.
WVSO Musician
The YWCA Racial Equity and Inclusion programming has been made possible in part by a grant from UniCare Health Plan of West Virginia, Inc.