YWCA Spokane Emphasizes Maternal Health Equity for Communities of Color with Annual Event

Annual Equity Event by YWCA in Spokane Shines Light on Maternal Health in Communities of Color

YWCA Spokane is shifting its focus this year to the maternal health of communities of color in the city. The annual Equity for All event will feature a panel of maternal health community experts, along with performances from local artists.

The event will be hosted by high school junior, Amara Boyd, and moderated by award-winning diversity educator, Shari Clarke. The panelists include Prosparetti Coleman, Monica Guzman, Symetria Gongyin, and Melodi Wynne, all of whom are dedicated to improving health outcomes for women and girls of color through various initiatives and community work.

This year’s event will also showcase performances from Alondra & Anna, Alethea Sharea Dumas, Sara Palmer-Janier, and Venessa Pete. For more information on the event, including registration details and a full list of performers and panelists, visit ywcaspokane.org/equity4all.

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