On the evening of April 24th, YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s Equity Institute hosted our profound Unite Against Racism panel event, “Practicing Solidarity and Imagining New Futures”.
The speaker and panelists said they wanted to equip us with a better understanding of solidarity, and they did just that. We were asked to consider solidarity as a choice, a practice, and a lifelong commitment. They challenged us to ensure that those who are most impacted by a decision have a say-so at every step of the process, and named that nothing new needs to be created. Opportunities for being in solidarity abound – for example, the work of Justice for Evanston Tenants was elevated at the event.
“This was the best panel discussion that I have ever attended. And I have attended many. Brilliant insights, no-nonsense.”
“It will take days to unpack all that I learned tonight.”
To see why the panelists received a standing ovation from the crowded room, watch out for the recording of the event coming soon!
We'd like to thank the speaker, panelists, caterers, Fleetwood-Jourdain staff, and everyone who attended last night. We are excited to hear how you will carry what you got from the event in the future. If you haven’t already, please let us know about your experience at the event.
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