4th Annual "Stand Against Racism"

On Friday, April 29, 2011, the YWCA Trenton and Princeton will stand united for the Fourth Annual Stand Against Racism. Local residents are invited to stand against racism by paying homage to a select group of Glen Acres’ residents who chose to take a “stand” in the 1950s when racial prejudice was overt and pervasive. “Glen Acres: A Story in Black and White” a documentary film, allows us to take a look at an important “...experiment of sorts...”  A panel discussion and words from filmmaker Diane Ciccone will follow immediately after the film presentation.  The event will begin at 11:00 am and end by 12:30 pm at the Mercer County Library off Route 1 in Lawrenceville.

Because racism hurts everyone, the YWCAs of Trenton and Princeton aim to make this year’s “Stand Against Racism,” on April 29th, the most far-reaching ever. What started as a joint initiative between the two organizations to increase awareness just four years ago has grown into a national event with individuals, churches, businesses, and local governments participating. In 2010, there were over a quarter million participants and over 2,000 partnering organizations. Endorsements were received by five U.S. Governors and events were covered by ABC, CBS, NBC and other smaller networks throughout the country. More events at www.standagainstracism.org