April 2021 - YWCA Olympia

The Whole System is Guilty

Monday, April 26, 2021

To Our Beloved Community: A few days ago we witnessed the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd. The world watched as Floyd’s life was stolen by Chauvin, caught on video by brave teen bystander Darnella Frazier. Throughout Chauvin’s trial we have watched again, in vigilance and anticipation,… Continue Reading The Whole System is Guilty

Statement for the Life of Daunte Wright

Thursday, April 15, 2021

To Our Dear Community: As we approach the anniversary of the uprisings for Black Lives in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, we are once again processing the news of a police execution of an unarmed Black man in the Minneapolis area. Daunte Wright, a 20 year old father and beloved community member, was fatally… Continue Reading Statement for the Life of Daunte Wright