Join the UCE Team Race Against Hate: April 15, 2022

In 1999, Ricky Byrdsong was murdered by a self-proclaimed white supremacist.  Byrdsong was a Skokie resident and the first African-American coach of the Northwestern University men’s basketball team.  He was also the father of 3 young children, 2 of whom were with him near their home when he was shot.  The man who murdered Byrdsong also shot 5 other people of color in Indiana and Illinois, as well as 6 Orthodox Jews in Rogers Park.  Byrdsong’s wife of 20 years, Sherialyn, established a foundation which has collaborated with the YWCA Evanston/North Shore to turn Byrdsong’s tragedy into a victory over hate.  Each year on Father’s Day, Sherialyn kicks off the Race Against Hate, which she is proud unites thousands of people of different racial, religious and ethnic backgrounds to celebrate diversity, promote reconciliation and declare that racism is not welcome or tolerated ANYWHERE in America.  Now in its 23rd year, the Race Against Hate will be held on June 19, and UCE will again be a part of it. 

Some of us run, some walk, some roll!  However you roll, please be a part of our Race Against Hate by joining the UCE REAL Team 2022. Join the team here.

If you can’t be with us in the Race, but want to join in spirit, support the team through your donation. Donate here. 

Dana Deane is coordinating the UCE REAL Team 2022.  Please let her know if you have any questions.