Our White Ally Workshop is designed to help white allies develop skills to engage racism skeptics in productive conversations with friends, family, and neighbors. The experience aims to help white allies see the task of using their influence to bring other white people along on their lifelong mission of dismantling racism. Participants will leave with the opportunity to build a support system with other white allies and continue to develop the skills learned in the workshop.

Adult Ticket: $110
Young Adult Ticket (ages 18 to 30) $60

Racial healing creates space for open conversations about the harms of systemic and individual racism. It builds trust, strengthens communities, and lays the foundation for transforming systems and structures to affirm the value of all people.

Healing from the effects of racism requires ongoing dialogue and effort, which is why we're continuing monthly virtual racial healing conversations every 2nd Monday, beginning on February 10, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. We hope you will join us on this journey toward healing and equity.

Informed by our 130-year history, YWCA Delaware is carrying on its long tradition of social action and advocacy to advance our mission. YWCA Delaware advocates at the state and local levels for practical solutions that meet the needs of women, girls and marginalized communities that bring us closer to eliminating racism, empowering women and ensuring peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Be the first to know about legislative news and ways to get involved with advocacy in Delaware.

As the 152nd General Assembly session concludes, YWCA Delaware reflects on the strides we’ve made toward creating a more just and equitable society. From advancing reproductive freedom to advocating for justice reform, we’re proud of the progress made—and mindful of the important work that remains.

Our Racial Justice Challenge is a virtual learning tool designed to create dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership. New content is released weekly.

Each week during our Racial Justice Challenge, we’re hosting webinar discussions of racial equity and social justice topics with panelists from various fields. These virtual discussions are free and open to all. Check out our upcoming webinars.

DeUp to 400,000 people who have a record in Delaware live with limited access to jobs, housing, education, starting a business, or participating fully in social and civic community life. 290,000 of those people are eligible for mandatory expungement.

If you do not have pending charges, are not on probation or parole, and are not currently incarcerated, your record may be eligible for some form of expungement. Visit CleanSlateDe.org to learn more about your eligibility.

YWCA Delaware’s YW Leaders program is designed to help high school students develop a better understanding of who they are while cultivating an appreciation and understanding for individuals of diverse backgrounds whose appearance, values, and interests differ from their own. Facilitator-led sessions are offered in-person or online through four educational modules. Students will engage in critical conversations and learn skills to become leaders in their communities as they advocate for racial and social justice. As the program grows, students will be given the opportunity to transition into leadership roles.

Join Delaware’s GOTV Coalition, a diverse group of advocates and individuals committed to educating and mobilizing voters for the 2024 elections. Every election, from local School Board contests to the Governor's race, holds significance for our communities. That's why we're hosting candidate forums, setting up registration and education tables across the state, and reminding everyone of the importance of voting. We’re also expanding our coalition to welcome all organizations and individuals who share our vision. Regardless of media narratives, every election matters and your participation can make a difference. Together, let’s empower Delawareans to make their voices heard at the ballot box.

Our resource list of books, articles, movies, documentaries and podcasts will start or deepen your understanding of race, racism, and antiracism in the United States.

This six-week history course raises the knowledge and awareness of untold history in America. This course begins with the history of enslaved Africans in the country that is now known as America in 1619 and goes through the history of voting rights and suppression up until 2023. Week six of the course challenges participants to explore actions to change systemic racial injustice and ensure a more equitable, diverse, inclusive, and just society. The course includes lectures, Q&A sessions and small group discussions.

Antiracist Programming to Eliminate Racism

YWCA Delaware’s Racial & Social Justice program strives to transform communities by changing consciousness, promoting inclusion and solidarity, and cultivating skills in individuals to advocate for justice and inspire a movement.

DTA Programs: Transformational Racial Healing Conversations | Racial Justice Challenge | White Ally Small Groups | Book Study Groups | Conversations About Racism

YWCA Delaware’s culturally inclusive organization programming strives to help our communities to develop diversity, equity and inclusion perspectives and practices to break through institutional patterns that lead to injustice.

DE & I Programs: On the Menu | Transforming White Privilege: A 21st Century Leadership Capacity | NarrateHER Traveling Exhibit | Local Emergency Action & Response Networks

As we celebrate the value and virtue of public service today and every day, we invite you to get involved in the broader conversation of creating a more inclusive democracy for all. Consider registering as a Racial and Social Justice Facilitator and lead engaging discussions to promote understanding of racial differences.