YWCA Annual Stand Against Racism Conference

YWCA Annual Stand Against Racism Conference, Until Justice Just Is: Building Bridges to Equity on May 22nd

Toledo, OH: The YWCA of Northwest Ohio is proud to host the 2024 Stand Against Racism Conference, focusing on "Until Justice Just Is: Building Bridges to Equity" with Keynote Speaker, Anthony Ray Hinton. The conference will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at The Fifth Third Building, One Seagate, in Toledo, Ohio. Check-in and breakfast will begin at 8:00 AM and a buffet lunch is included.

The conference will address how we can work on dismantling systemic racism and promoting racial equity within our community. This year’s discussion will center around racial disparities within the justice system and will explore:

• Over-policing of Black and Brown Communities
• Wrongful Convictions and Solutions to these Injustices
• Collateral Consequences of Incarceration
• Reentry Challenges, Mental Trauma, and Stigmas
• Pathways to Reform and Creating a More Equitable Future

Keynote Speaker: The conference welcomes Anthony Ray Hinton, who spent 30 years wrongfully convicted on death row. Mr. Hinton is the author of the NYT Best Seller, The Sun Does Shine, How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row. He will share his story of resilience, forgiveness, and advocacy for change within the justice system.

Highlights:

• Special appearance by Pierce Reed of the Ohio Innocence Project
• Spoken word performance by Robin Jones of She Speaks
• A panel discussion featuring community leaders Willie Knighten, Judge Timothy Kuhlman, Cecil Holston II, and Kara Jennings Registration and Information:

• Purchase Tickets ($50) to attend on Eventbrite: https://2024YWCACONFERENCE.eventbrite.com
• Tickets will be scanned at the door (general admission)
• Free parking is available in the Vistula Garage

Join the YWCA of Northwest Ohio for a powerful day of learning, connection, and action toward achieving racial equity within the justice system. The YWCA Stand Against Racism Conference is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors and donors: Lucas County, Owens Corning, SSOE, Mondelez, NAMI, and Olivet Lutheran Church.