Every spring the YWCA of Syracuse & Onondaga County, Inc. partners with diversity champions across Central New York to host the Day of Commitment to Eliminate Racism and Promote Diversity and the Walk to End Racism. These events are an opportunity to advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. By dedicating ourselves to progress, we strengthen our community today and tomorrow.
2024 Day of Commitment to Eliminate Racism & Promote Diversity
The Day of Commitment to Eliminate Racism & Promote Diversity is dedicated to promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. It brings the community together to address injustices that create barriers to opportunity and equity. Our aim is to educate, facilitate discussion, empower, and inspire action for positive change in Central New York and beyond.
The event will be held on Thursday, April 25th, at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. It will include a morning workshop and panel discussion presented by leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the CNY community. The day will conclude with a celebratory luncheon in the Persian Terrace where we will honor three local Champions of Diversity dedicated to creating a more equitable community in Central New York. Participants have the option to attend just one or both segments of the day.
Congratulations to our 2024 Champions of Diversity!
Kim Wolf Price, Bond, Schoeneck & King
Dr. Wendy Moy, Syracuse University
Nodesia Hernandez, Onondaga County Legislator
These individuals embody the YWCA's mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and enhancing our community by advancing opportunities for all.
Morning training will explore the relationship and intersectionality of trauma and health equity with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. The goal is for attendees to develop actionable strategies during the workshop to present to a following panel of local policymakers: Latteef Johnson-Kinesy - Majors Office to Reduce Gun Violence, Sara M. Fitzpatrick - Assistant District Attorney, and Rasheada Caldwell - Common Counselor at Large.
The celebratory luncheon in the Persian Terrace will feature a keynote address given by Onondaga Community College (OCC) President, Dr. Warren Hilton. We will then honor our three local Champions of Diversity by publicly recognizing and inducting awardees into the YWCA Diversity Achievers Academy.
For further details, please contact Keely Marriott at kmarriott@ywca-syracuse.org or 315-424-0040.
2024 Stand Against Racism Walk
The Walk to End Racism is a crucial step we can all take together towards eliminating racism.
This event will take place on Tuesday, April 23rd, with the walk beginning at 12:25 p.m. (check-in time) starting from the YWCA Main Office Building (401 Douglas Street) and concluding at City Hall (233 E. Washington Street).
By uniting to address issues, understand complexities, and implement solutions, we have the power to transform Central New York for the better. We welcome everyone to participate and encourage attendees to bring their own signs to walk with.
Please be aware that this annual event is coordinated by Syracuse University students in collaboration with the YWCA of Syracuse & Onondaga County, Inc.
For further details, please contact Fanny Villarreal at fvillarreal@ywca-syracuse.org or 315-424-0040.
