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stand against racism
The 2011 Stand Against Racism will be held Friday, April 29!
About the Event-Stand Against Racism is a movement initiated by the YWCA in 2008 to raise awareness that racism still exists in our communities and that it cannot be ignored or tolerated. Our objective is to bring organizations together, who believe as we do, that united we can eliminate racism.
Why is Stand Against Racism needed? According to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a civil rights organization located in Montgomery, Alabama, the number of hate groups operating in the United States has grown by 54% in the last eight years (there are close to 1,000 active hate groups in the United States today). SPLC’s Intelligence Report cites “immigration fears, a failing economy and the successful campaign of President Obama” as the factors that have fueled the increase. Hate groups have beliefs or practices that attack or malign an entire class of people. They promote hate, hostility, and sometimes violence.
Strength comes in numbers.The goal of Stand Against Racism is to bring together organizations that share our vision of eliminating racism and celebrating the richness of diversity. Every year YWCA Associations throughout the country invite organizations to participate. Any organization of any size that is located within the geographic area of a sponsoring YWCA can become a Participating Site by hosting a “Stand.” past events
On April 30, 2010 the Stand Against Racism united approximately 250,000 people nationwide who took a stand at 2,061 sites sponsored by 71 YWCA’s. In the Greater Hartford area, YWCA Hartford Region and over 30 organizations at 99 participating sites stood together as allies and pledged to rid our society of racism. The message was loud and clear, “Racism is not acceptable!” Event activities ranged from readings, songs, discussions, and film viewings.
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what people are saying…
“Sharing experiences with others raises my consciousness. I am impressed and very grateful for the work and determination of the YWCA.”
-Judith M.-
“I had a great time. Listening to the positivity and life changing experiences was wonderful.”
-Lakia L.-
“Bravo! You are inserting your senses into the stream and challenging the flow. America can do better-help us.”
-Anne C.-
join the movement
“Except worry, there is very little that a single individual, working alone, can do about improving race relations in this country. . . . You cannot be a thousand people, but you can join a thousand people, and the whole will be greater than the sum of its parts.”
–Margaret Halsey, 1946
The 2011 Stand Against Racism will be held on Friday, April 29. We have the power to make an impact.Join YWCA Hartford Region and over 50 participating sites throughout the Hartford areain the fight to eliminate racism.
By signing up as a participating site, youwill host your own Stand Against Racism event at your own location. The event can be private or open to the public. Participation in the Stand Against Racism is free and becoming a participating site is very simple. YWCA will provide all the necessary materials and documents. Each organization’s “Stand” will range from gatherings at work to larger scale stands like rallies and marches. No matter what shape the “Stand” takes in each participating site, all activities will echo the theme “racism is unacceptable.” sign up today!
Take a stand every day.Stand Against Racism is not just a day, but a life long pledge and commitment to racial justice. There are many things you can do year long to advocate for change and stop the spread of hate. Be the movement.
THANK YOU 2010 STAND AGAINST RACISM PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS African Caribbean American Parents of Children with Disabilities, Inc• Asylum Hill Congregational Church • Bolton High School • Capital Region Mental Health Center • Catholic Charities (3 sites) • Charter Oak Cultural Center • Christian Fellowship SDA Church • Chrysalis Center, Inc • COMPASS Youth Collaborative • Co-opportunity (2 sites) Everyday Democracy • Foodshare • Jewish Family Services & Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford • Judy's Stand-Ledge Light Health District • Northwest Catholic High School • Our Piece of the Pie • Pathways to Technology Magnet High School • Simsbury Human Relations Commission • Simsbury Public Library • Smith School (West Hartford Public Schools) • Southern Connecticut State University (2 sites) • Stafford High School • State Education Resource Center (SERC) • State of Connecticut African American Affairs Commission • TD Bank (82 locations) • The Phoenix Companies, Inc • The Village for Children and Families • The WCF • Universal Life Children's Church of Jesus Christ • University of Connecticut (4 sites) • Urban League of Greater Hartford • YWCA Hartford Region (20 sites) • YWCA New Britain
