YWCA Holds Racial Justice Summit

From YWCA Evanston/North Shore: YWCA Evanston/North Shore invites the public to its third annual racial justice summit from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, at the Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Avenue.

This year’s summit is titled “The Urgency of How,” and its goal is to bring people of all ages and demographics together to deepen their understanding of their own racial identities, develop skills to work for change, formulate action plans, and engage with others.

The keynote speaker will be Tamar Manasseh, a mother from the Bronzeville neighborhood who founded Mothers/Men Against Senseless Killings (MASK) in 2015 to interrupt crime and violence on a block-by-block basis. MASK focuses on reclaiming neighborhoods “with an army of moms.”

The daylong event also features breakout sessions led by activists, educators, faith leaders, and students discussing immigration, housing equity, voting rights, and a host of other topics.

To learn more and register to attend, go here or call 847-864-8445. Student rates and group discounts are available.

YWCA Evanston/North Shore works to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen local communities. It serves more than 10,000 people annually in northern Cook County. For more information, go here or call 847-864-8445.

Image Courtesy YWCA Evanston/North Shore: Tamar Manasseh, founder and president of Mothers/Men Against Senseless Killings