{"id":14086,"date":"2026-01-01T15:16:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T20:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cortlandywca.org\/?p=14086"},"modified":"2026-01-06T10:38:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T15:38:26","slug":"join-us-for-a-free-mlk-day-lunch-and-learning-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cortlandywca.org\/index.php\/join-us-for-a-free-mlk-day-lunch-and-learning-opportunity\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Us for a Free MLK Day Lunch and Learning Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"

*Original publication date: January 1, 2026*<\/em><\/p>\n

MLK Day Soup & Bread Luncheon and Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation<\/span><\/h1>\n

Presented by\u00a0Visions Federal Credit Union<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

January 19 \/ 11:30 am \u2013 1:00 pm<\/h4>\n

Location: YWCA Cortland, 14 Clayton Ave., Cortland, NY<\/p>\n

Lunch: 11:30 am \u2013 12:00 pm<\/p>\n

Simulation: 12:00 \u2013 1:00 pm<\/p>\n

Cost: Free!<\/p>\n

Join us on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a nourishing Soup & Bread Luncheon and an eye-opening Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation experience. Through guided activities and conversation, participants will explore how historical and present-day policies shape financial outcomes across communities. Together, we\u2019ll reflect on Dr. King\u2019s call for justice, deepen our understanding of economic inequality, and share a meal while building empathy and awareness.<\/p>\n

About the Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation:<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe simulation is an interactive tool that shows how racial inequity is deeply connected to hunger, poverty, and wealth in the United States. It helps individuals, from beginners to experts, understand how historical and ongoing federal policies have created structural inequalities, particularly in areas like property ownership and education. These inequalities have led to hunger and poverty in communities of color. By illustrating the real economic impacts of these policies, the simulation highlights why racial equity is essential to ending hunger and poverty and encourages participants to support policies that reduce racial disparities.<\/p>\n

Please\u00a0RSVP HERE<\/span><\/a>\u00a0so we can plan seating and lunch!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

We are offering the MLK Day Soup & Bread Luncheon and Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation as part of our 2026 Until Justice Just Is (UJJI) Campaign<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/span> The UJJI initiative aims to raise awareness about YWCA Cortland\u2019s work to eliminate racism and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.<\/p>\n

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2026 Until Justice Just Is Campaign Sponsors:<\/span><\/h1>\n

Platinum Sponsor<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Bronze Sponsor<\/em><\/span>
\nCortland Veterinary Hospital<\/p>\n

*Content included in this post was accurate on the date it was published. All information and pricing are subject to change without notice.*<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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