2023 Racial Justice Event Series

‘Since I Been Down’: Film Screening and Community Conversation

Friday, June 30, 2023

We are honored to continue to amplify the powerful work of local director Dr. Gilda Sheppard and her award winning documentary, Since I Been Down on Saturday August 5th, 3-6pm at The Olympia Center. The film features Kimonti Carter, founder of the T.E.A.C.H. (Taking Education and Creating History), a prisoner-led higher-education program now at three… Continue Reading ‘Since I Been Down’: Film Screening and Community Conversation

Juneteenth Event

Friday, May 12, 2023

Please join us for our first summer Racial Justice Event of 2023! We will gather on Monday June 19th at Squaxin Park, Shelter #4 (the one near the playground), in celebration and remembrance of this historic day. This event will center the Black experience. Events will include a Nature walk and a BBQ. Please RSVP… Continue Reading Juneteenth Event

2022 RJ Event Series: Womxn of Achievement – Feb. 19

Friday, January 8, 2021

Womxn of Achievement With Special Guest Gilda Sheppard For the 27th year, YWCA Olympia is excited to celebrate inspiring South Sound community members during our annual Womxn of Achievement Celebration on Saturday February 19, 2022. As part of our collective work of bringing about racial and gender justice, YWCA Olympia is excited to amplify and… Continue Reading 2022 RJ Event Series: Womxn of Achievement – Feb. 19

Announcing Our 2022 Racial Justice Event Series

Friday, January 8, 2021

YWCA Olympia: A Center for Healing in Community, Antiracist Education and Participant-Led Advocacy. We are excited to launch the 2022 Racial Justice Event Series. YWCA Olympia wants to engage the community in an ongoing process of learning and action around how to dismantle racism and other intersecting forms of oppression. Through workshops, speakers, arts events… Continue Reading Announcing Our 2022 Racial Justice Event Series