The Van Wert County Courthouse

Friday, Mar. 29, 2024

Events set for YW ‘Stand Against Racism’

VW independent/submitted information

YWCA of Van Wert County calls all area residents to join it in taking a “Stand Against Racism” between Thursday, April 28, and Sunday, May 1. Stand Against Racism will unite the community in a bold demonstration that delivers a clear message: we are on a mission to eliminate racism.

Van Wert Mayor Jerry Mazur reads a proclamation recognizing the YWCA of Van Wert County's "Stand Against Racism." Events begin Thursday and run through Sunday. Shown with the mayor are YWCA staff members Jamie Evans, Jody Wannemacher, Kimberly Laudick, and Gabe McConn. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
Van Wert Mayor Jerry Mazur reads a proclamation recognizing the YWCA of Van Wert County’s “Stand Against Racism.” Events begin Thursday and run through Sunday. Shown with the mayor are YWCA staff members Jamie Evans, Jody Wannemacher, Kimberly Laudick, and Gabe McConn. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)

From Thursday through Sunday, an anticipated 750 events will take place across the country, including public policy advocacy, community education, and public proclamations. Here in Van Wert County, the YWCA will collaborate with local businesses, agencies, and individuals to post on social media how they plan to take their own stand against racism.

Collaborate with local school systems to educate and encourage faculty members and students to take a stand against racism.

Encourage all community members to spend five minutes locking arms to stand against racism on Friday April 29, between 2 and 2:30 p.m.

Encourage community members to post to their personal Facebook page, the YWCA of Van Wert County Facebook Page, and tag the YWCA of Van Wert County on Twitter and Instagram for photos of themselves and co-workers taking a stand against racism.

Participants in YWCA’s “Stand Against Racism” range from school children to elected officials, from executives of large corporations to church leaders, and many others.

For more information, contact Jody Wannemacher, YWCA outreach coordinator, at 419.238.6639 extension 109. The YWCA is a United Way and Van Wert County Foundation funded agency.

POSTED: 04/27/16 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: News