YWCA Darien/Norwalk Launches Stand Against Racism Youth Contest

As an element of the 15th Annual YWCA National STAND AGAINST RACISM campaign, the YWCA Darien/Norwalk is launching an Essay + Poster Art + Poetry Youth Contest. The contest is to provide Darien and Norwalk students in grades 6 - 12 an outlet to explore racism in a safe, accessible manner. The contest invites students from Norwalk and Darien to use their creativity as a tool to STAND AGAINST RACISM.

STAND AGAINST RACISM is a signature campaign of YWCA USA and is designed to raise awareness about the negative impact of racism in our communities. The campaign is one part of the YWCA’s larger national strategy to fulfill our mission of eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

All students in grades 6 through 12 are eligible and encouraged to participate by responding to the prompt: #How I Take A Stand Against Racism. It is the hope of the YWCA Darien/Norwalk that within the context of local and national events students take some time and reflect on what they are seeing in the world around them and demonstrate through their creativity how they can have an impact.

The contest goal is to highlight how students take action when faced with challenges resulting from racism, and to encourage students to share their experiences and ideas with the community. Winner and Runner up prizes will be awarded in each category: Essay |Poster Art |Poetry: Winner $250 / Runner up $100 Visa gift cards. Submissions are due May 15, 2021. Winners will be featured in YWCA social media channels and other local media. For contest rules and more information, visit www.ywcadn.org/youthcontest.

MEDIA CONTACT - Jen Russey, Director of Communications YWCA, jen.russey@ywcadn.org