Thriving communities welcome the contributions of all citizens and understand that division prevents them from achieving their full potential. 

As part of its mission to build a more vibrant community and prosperous economy, the Charleston Area Alliance is joining the hundreds of thousands of businesses, organizations, churches and individuals from the Kanawha Valley and around the country that are taking a “Stand Against Racism” on April 30, 2010.   

This project supports the Alliance’s “inclusion=innovation” initiative, sponsored by Ernst & Young, to help businesses and our region benefit from the contributions of all segments of the community.

Stand Against Racism is an annual event of YWCAs nationwide, and will be the first event of its kind in the greater Kanawha Valley.  The purpose of the project is to bring people together from all walks of life to raise awareness that racism still exists.   Governor Manchin has declared April 30 “Stand Against Racism” day, and events will be held throughout the state and our region.

The Alliance is participating through an online petition taking a stand FOR an inclusive community and a stand AGAINST racism.  We invite you to add your name to the list of people who believe  that the welcome mat should be out for all who want to make our region a better place to live, work and play.

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/inclusivecharlestonwv

Click here to learn more about how your business, organization, church or family can participate in Stand Against Racism.