YWCA Holds Stand Against Racism Written by YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester
The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester’s annual Stand Against Racism, being held virtually, will focus on the theme “Racism is a Public Health Crisis,” a topic that has been driven to the forefront of the national consciousness partly by the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and racial injustice. It also is a declaration that has been made by the American Public Health Association, American Medical Association, several cities and counties across the US, and the CDC also has highlighted racism as a public health threat.
“We want to explore what this designation could mean for our city and county,” says Maria Imperial, CEO, YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester, “and we have assembled an impressive panel of experts to share perspectives on the topic.”