Who Tells the Story: Building Bridges Through Education and Empathy
In a world filled with divisions and false binaries, the mission of Norma Johnson and Amanda Cherry stands as a beacon of hope. They believe that the most direct route to social change is through relationship-building. Read about their collaborative initiative, entitled "Who Tells the Story."
Reading for Change: RER Volunteers Discuss Racism and Inclusion
Over the past two weeks, Reading to End Racism (RER) volunteers have had the privilege of engaging young minds in powerful discussions at Eisenhower Elementary and Foothills Elementary.
Reading to End Racism Inspires Students at University Hill
RER volunteers engaged 362 students across 17 classrooms, fostering important conversations about race, identity, and allyship.
Voices for Equity: RER Volunteers Foster Inclusion in Boulder Schools
At just two elementary schools, over 800 students participated in RER sessions, and the impact was palpable.
Celebrating Impact: Reading to End Racism’s New Jean Gore Library
Reading to End Racism kicked off the school year by unveiling the new YWCA Boulder County Jean Gore Library.
Volunteers Grow with RER Training
Volunteer training adds more readers to Reading to End Racism program.
University Hill Reading Day
On 1/19/24, Reading to End Racism Volunteers read in 19 classrooms to a total of 388 students.
Volunteer Training at Mesa Elementary
We were so happy to have the first part of our Reading to End Racism volunteer orientation hosted by Mesa Elementary on November 29th. This orientation was opened to the public with parents from Mesa Elementary and other surrounding schools.
YWCA Celebrates 10 Years of Reading to End Racism
What a wonderful night to reminisce on the history of Reading End Racism and celebrate the current work going into this wonderful program!
‘Possibility and Power’
YWCA celebrates decade of Reading to End Racism
By Shay Castle - November 21, 2023 Boulder Weekly (cover story)
Read the interview with YWCA’s Director of Community Engagement and Equity Shiquita Yarbrough.
Boulder Weekly asked Yarbrough 10 questions about books, beliefs and having hard conversations.
YWCA Celebrates 10 Years of Reading to End Racism
Longmont City Councilmember Shaquita Yarbrough and Daniel Escalante, a founder of the reorganized Reading to End Racism program, talk during the 10th anniversary celebration of the YWCA Boulder County program in the Canyon Theater at the Boulder Public Library.