Organizers of the YWCA of Lewiston-Clarkston’s annual Embrace Race Color Run, set for Saturday, May 21, say the event is one way Lewiston-Clarkston Valley residents can respond after a racist sign was prominently displayed in the community.
The nonprofit organization condemned the act on its Facebook page after two people holding a sign with a racist message at a Lewiston intersection last week garnered attention on social media.
“The YWCA continues to focus on your mission of eliminating racism, promoting diversity and fighting for everyone’s right to a life free from oppression,” the post read, in part. “You can help us take a stand by … registering for our Annual Embrace Race Color Run 5k. The Color Run was created as a means to gather the community and celebrate diversity and inclusion. It’s a family friendly event.”
Registration for the run, which begins at 10 a.m. at Kiwanis Park in Lewiston, is at YWCAIdaho.org/store. The cost is $30.
A hybrid version can be completed on participants’ own time, for those who can’t attend in person but would like to support the event.
