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RALEIGH—Hundreds of people from around our state gathered in downtown Raleigh this afternoon to take a stand against racism.

The YWCA of the Greater Triangle united individuals and organizations in a movement to create awareness about issues such as racism and equality as part of an event called, “Stand against Racism”. This event was part of nationwide events that will be taking place around the country at YWCA locations today.

The crowd heard from Dr. David Forbes, of the Student non-violent coordinating committee or SNCC (SNICK). SNICK celebrated their fiftieth anniversary in Raleigh. Forbes is delivering the message that even though society has made great strides in civil rights, there is still more to be done.

Many in the crowd say that they want to know better ways that they can play a part in making a difference.

“As a young person today, society can be kind of harsh at times. I think it would very important for a lot of people my age and peers of mine to come out today and just learn from someone older who has experienced way more than we have to learn how to handle these tough situations like that,” said Tiffany Kelly, St. Augustine student.