The mission of the Racial Justice program is to encourage diversity and racial understanding through a variety of educational opportunities. The Racial Justice committee works with various community agencies such as schools, businesses, non-profits, and churches to explore how issues of stereotyping, prejudice and privilege foster racism and other forms of discrimination. The ultimate goal of the Racial Justice program is to help provide individuals with the tools needed to confront and begin to eliminate the aspects that fuel racism.

One especially important event which promotes racial justice in the community is Stand Against Racism, which occurs the last Friday in April. On this day, the YWCA collaborates with other organizations, businesses and educational institutions to take a stand against all forms of prejudice and discrimination. The YWCA Cass Clay participated in its first Stand Against Racism on April 20, 2010.

"Your presentation was very eye-opening. The way in which you described the concepts to the students was age-appropriate and easy to understand."
Stand Against Racism Participant

"The employees found the training and the topics covered to be enlightening and rewarding. The presenter was thorough, knowledgeable, and respectful."
Stand Against Racism Participant