Make A Change | Racial Justice at the YWCA of Central Alabama


Make A Change is a social justice program for high school students and educators. The one-day leadership training is focused on facing the issues that affect schools and communities. This year’s program, held on January 21st, focused on immigration, particularly the impact that citizenship status has on a person’s day-to-day life. Participants enjoyed a simulation and then a panel where people spoke about their real-life experiences with the immigration system. There were games, dialogue and activities led by YWCA AmeriCorps members and Anybuddies.

Here’s what participants had to say about Make a Change! I enjoyed meeting others different from myself and learning with them about discrimination, generally and specifically. I didn’t know much about undocumented immigrants before. Now I’m more sympathetic to people who go through that. I became more aware about HB56. It was awesome that people came to speak to us about their actual experiences. That was real. This was fun and interesting and I’m glad I was able to have this experience. I really got in touch with so many issues today. I made so many realizations. This was a really great experience. I CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

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