Mission of the Center for Race and Gender Equity

The Center for Race and Gender Equity empowers individuals, organizations and communities to engage in educational and communication opportunities that address racism, injustice, oppression, diversity, and inclusion.

The Center for Race and Gender Equity supports nonprofits, community activists, government officials, and students in their efforts to address diversity issues.

Our Intent 

• Prepare employees within the Greater Pittsburgh Region as culturally competent members of an increasingly diverse workforce.
• Foster sensitivity towards and appreciation of diversity and inclusion.
• Develop behaviors that contribute to a non-discriminatory, respectfully workplace.
• Identify ways that promoting diversity can benefit individuals and businesses.

Services

• Consult with organizations on systemic change initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-cultural dialogues on race relations.
• Provide anti-racism and cultural competency training.
• Support advocacy and public policy initiatives.
• Collaborate with organizations to sponsor lectures and cultural events.

Programs

The Center for Race and Gender Equity programs include, but are not limited to the following areas:

Cultural Diversity: Building-Bridges – This introductory workshop is designed to increase cross-cultural communication skills.

 

Community Dialogues on Racism – This program provides ethnically/racially diverse groups and individuals with a forum to engage in dialogue.

 

Diversity for Teens – This training exercises skill building that teens/students can use to interrupt and stop harassment, racism, sexism, and discrimination based upon cultural differences in the community and at school.

 

Diversity and Inclusion – This workshop is designed to prepare individuals as culturally competent leaders and develop action plans and do ally – building activities that create an inclusive community.

For a printable flyer describing the Center for Race and Gender Equity, click here.

Center for Race and Gender Equity
305 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Dina L. Clark

Phone:  412-255-1451

Fax:  412-391-5109

Email: dlclark@ywcapgh.org

Melanie Steven Cosnek
Phone: 412-255-1466
Fax: 412-391-5109
Email: mstevencosnek@ywcapgh.org