The BYC is a grassroots organization that began in June 2020 in Elmhurst, Illinois, and incorporated one year later. Shortly after the murder of George Floyd, and during the pandemic, several community members started to meet in the backyard to simply have candid discussions about race. Through personal anecdotes, people shared how racism has affected the local community. Since then, the group has flourished into a committed organization that has engaged many elected officials, educators, and the local police department. This is only the beginning, as the BYC sets forth to change minds, hearts and actions.
Board of Directors
Janice LeDonne Alexander, PhD
Margaret D. Harrell, PhD
John McDonough, J.D.
Allies
Elmhurst Public Library
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst Art Museum
Elmhurst History Museum
Elmhurst Center for the Performing Arts
Elmhurst Pride Collective
United Methodist Church of Elmhurst
Brewpoint Coffee