LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine is set to host a one-day Stand Against Racism conference — “Reduce Conflict, Improve Culture: A Guide to Restorative Practices” — on Thursday, April 10, at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston campus, 51 Westminster St.
Stand Against Racism is a bi-annual signature YWCA event designed to build community among those working for racial justice, raise awareness about the negative impact of institutional and structural racism in local communities, and provide strategies to root out injustice and transform institutions, according to a news release form Jennifer Molloy, chief development and communications officer with YWCA Central Maine.
This year’s conference keynote speaker Hilary North-Ellasante will give a keynote address titled “Re-storying Our Pathways to Liberation.”
The all-day conference will include three separate breakout sessions and a ceremony for the Champions of Change award, which will be given to a local Maine business that leads and supports efforts that advance racial and gender equity in the workplace or community.
All proceeds support the work of YWCA Central Maine.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, scholarships, volunteering or speaking, email Molloy at [email protected].
Tickets cost $175. Early bird tickets cost $150. To register, visit StandAgainstRacism2025.eventbrite.com
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