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YWCA USA Statement on the Conviction of Derek Chauvin

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

On April 20, 2021, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges for the death of George Floyd. Elisha Rhodes, Interim CEO and COO, has issued the following statement in response. “The conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the 2020 killing of George Floyd is an indication that… Continue Reading YWCA USA Statement on the Conviction of Derek Chauvin

How Racism Survives in Race-Neutral Policies

Friday, April 27, 2012

by Martin Friedman Associate Director, Social Justice Initiatives, YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish What is the difference between equity and equality? As we prepare to participate in this year’s Stand Against Racism, our second one, I’m reminded of a conference call I was on several years ago with other coordinators of social justice and… Continue Reading How Racism Survives in Race-Neutral Policies