Taking a stand

Students from Van Wert Middle School hold up signs they created when they took a Stand Against Racism Friday afternoon. YWCA Executive Director Kimberly Laudick said a number of local schools took part in the event, including Lincolnview, Crestview, Vantage Career Center. People in the community were also encouraged to take “selfies” in connection with the anti-racism promotion and to post the photos on social media. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)