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YWCA Center for Race & Gender Equity

 

The YWCA Center for Race & Gender Equity is responsible for developing and implementing strategies and/or programs that address individual and systemic racism and gender inequity and directs the development and integration of the Association’s programs and initiatives around gender, race and social issues.  The Center also serves as the Association’s lead for advocacy and research efforts.

 

 

Our Programs and Events

 

The Center also directs the planning and implementation of the YWCA’s signature diversity and inclusion events and educational programs, including but not limited to the following:

 

·         Racial Justice Awards

·         International Women’s Day

·         The Stand Against Racism

·         Dr. Helen S. Faison Racial Justice Essay Contest

·         Week Without Violence

·         Diversity and Inclusion Training Programs

·         Featured Special Guest Speakers

·         YWCA Advocacy Efforts

 

Our Services & Resources

 

·         Diversity, Equity and Inclusion technical assistance services/consulting

·         Diversity & Inclusion Training Programs

·         Diversity Plan Considerations for Organizations

·         Focus Group Facilitation

·         Keynote and conference presentations

 

Join Our Community

 

Get involved! Here are a few highlights of how the Greater Pittsburgh Community is involved in supporting our work

 

·         Participate as a member of our Community Advisory Committee

·         Volunteer at one of our events

·         Host a training session for your agency, business or educational institution

·         Serve as a partner organization and work with us to raise awareness on issues such as violence prevention, equal rights, diversity and inclusion and much more

·         Join us during our advocacy events to spread the word about important issues that impact women, children and families

 

 

 

For more information on the YWCA Center for Race & Gender Equity, contact:

 

Dina Clark, 412.255.1270, dlclark@ywcapgh.org or

Mell Steven Cosnek, 412.244.1466, mstevencosnek@ywcapgh.org

 

 

Click below for links to:

 

Summary of Programs and Services

 

Summary of 2011 Events

 

Moving Beyond “Diversity”

Considerations for Implementing Equity and Balance in Your Work Environment

 

YWCA USA Advocacy Alerts

 

 

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Upcoming Events

Stand Against Racism

 

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Advocacy

Domestic Violence Memo on Tax Credits

Letter to the Treasury

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YWCA Center for Race & Gender Equity

2011 Community Advisory Committee
 
Emmai Alaquiva
Heather Arnet

Amy Barry
Randie Benedict
Demeatria Gibson Boccella
Clementine K. Brodsky 
Shawn Brooks
Melanie Brown
Oliver Byrd
Tracy Certo
John Denny
Michele Figlar
Bill Flanagan
Robert Flipping
Alma Speed Fox
Court Gould
Chief Nathan Harper
Gene Harris
Anna Hollis
David Jamison
Barbara Johnson
Marsha Jones
Chaz Kellem
Reed Kimbrough
Monique McIntosh
Sumana Misra-Zets
Charles Morrisson 
M. Gayle Moss, NAACP
Tanya Moximchalk

Trooper Robin Mungo
Kweilin Nassar

Kevin Perkey 
Annie Prucey
Hilary Brown Purcell

Abigail Sadowsky 
Selena Schmidt 
Vince Sims
Bernadette Eyler Smith 
Chauncey Smith
 Tamiko Stanley

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