By Shay Braden & Wanda McNealy
Anti-racism work is a lifelong practice. Everyone in our community plays an important role in creating a city where all belong and are celebrated for their different identities. Whether you’re a community member learning how to be a better neighbor, or a boss trying to create a more welcoming and inclusive workspace, we’d found choosing the next steps in anti-racism work can sometimes be confusing and overwhelming. With many excited learners in our community, we decided to expand and strengthen our social justice workshops offered here at YWCA of Greater Portland. Below are some ways we’ve shifted our programming that we’re sharing with you as you navigate your own training programs: