WeRISE is celebrating Thursday’s news that Juneteenth is now a recognized Federal holiday, while understanding that without racial justice through legislative and policy changes, and economic and political equity, such federal recognition is merely another hollow symbolic gesture. On this day, we take time to remember the agency of the Read more…
WeRISE for Greater Westerville is celebrating another step to support social justice as President Joe Biden signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. This act is in response to a sharp increase in violence against Asian Americans during the pandemic. Our community is reliant on us recognizing and eliminating hate targeted Read more…
Today marks one year since the murder of George Floyd. Within this year we have seen businesses step up, organizations step up, and individuals step up to ensure the safety of black people. We witnessed protests all around the world in order to seek justice for the countless lives that Read more…