SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice)
Hold Dec 10 to attend the SURJ training on accountability, privilege, and the movement for racial justice. The purpose of the workshop is to increase racial consciousness among whites and get more white folk in Chicago active in the fight for racial justice. The event is open to the public but the content will be geared toward addressing whiteness and White people’s position as oppressors. Look for location and time information in the coming days.
Bystander Intervention Workshop
Hollaback (ihollaback.org) is an organization and movement to end harassment in public spaces. They offer training on how to help someone who is the target of harassment in the moment of the harassment. Haven’t we all said to ourselves, “I wish I knew what to say/do”? Go to ihollaback.org and look for BYSTANDER INTERVENTION TRAINING WEBINAR. Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm Central time. They ask for a small donation (of any size) to participate.
YWCA Evanston/Northshore
Lots of ways to take advantage of the YWCA’s programs to eliminate racism and empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities is as relevant as ever. Here are some things you could do to become part of that mission:
1. Go to a Let’s Talk @ Lunch: bit.ly/TalkatLunch
2. Sign up for YWCA’s monthly e-newsletter here: bit.ly/YWCA-News
3. Become a donor and support the issues you care about: bit.ly/GivetoYWCA