The Westerville History Museum has just published a toolkit that highlights specific historic examples of racism and anti-racism in Westerville. Celebrate Black History Month by acknowledging the struggles of the people who have suffered under white supremacy and empathizing with their pain, their joys, their losses, and their victories. Topics include: Read more…
We just launched a new way to gain racial understanding and build community: Dialogue & Dine with WeRISE. Get all the details here.
These comments were written by Dr. Tiyi Morris, WeRISE Board President, and recently presented to the Board of Education of the Westerville City School District. Good evening. My name is Dr. Tiyi Morris. I am a parent in the district and the President of WeRISE. There are a few issues Read more…
On August 5, leaders from WeRISE, City of Westerville, Westerville Pubic Library, and Westerville City Schools met to discuss how to move towards racial equity in Westerville. Pictured here from left to right: Renée Thompson, WeRISE Executive Director Aneeza Pasha-Stamm, Westerville Public Library Equity & Development Specialist Jonathan Bentley, City Read more…
We are thrilled to announce the hiring of our very first executive director, Renée Thompson. Renée brings tremendous experience, skill, and leadership to this role. Her multi-sector experience and enthusiasm for social justice will allow WeRISE to take the next steps toward eradicating racism in our community, with your support. Read more…
Pride month is celebrated every June in recognition and in honor of the LGBTQ+ community. WeRISE for Greater Westerville stands with and in support of the LGBTQ+ community. We recognize the ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice experienced in the United States. WeRISE will take action to help ensure that Read more…
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…