Action Conversations on Race
Every third Wednesday of the month 12-1pm EST, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh’s Center for Race & Gender Equity presents Action Conversations on Race, a panel discussion dedicated to racial justice. Featuring local experts and leaders in fields such as equity and diversity, policy change, and advocacy, these conversations are designed to build community and create change.
Upcoming Themes
Our Action Conversations on Race take place on the third Wednesday of every month at 12-1pm EST.
May 15, 2024: Housing Justice
Housing justice is a relatively new term for the long-standing idea that safe, affordable, and accessible housing is a fundamental human right. Our panelists will discuss the current housing landscape in Pittsburgh, specifically the historical and ongoing disparities caused by structural racism and other systems of oppression. They also propose solutions to attain healthy housing for us all.
June 19, 2024: Reparations
The call for reparations in the United States by Black and Indigenous communities is not new. Financial compensation and land sovereignty are two kinds of reparations, but there are many other ways to address the harms caused by forced unpaid labor, land theft, violence, and racism. Panelists will review the history of reparations, clarify purpose, and offer contemporary examples.
Upcoming Topics
July 17, 2024: White Poverty
August 21, 2024: Prison Abolition
September 18, 2024: Restorative Justice
October 16, 2024: Peace
November 20, 2024: Decoloniality
December 18, 2024: Black Maternal Health
Are you interested in participating as a panelist or do you have a topic idea for an Action Conversation?
Contact Adale Sholock at asholock@ywcapgh.org
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Our Action Conversations on Race are presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield & Allegheny Health Network and Trulieve. Thank you for your support!
Interested in sponsoring our Action Conversations on Race?
Contact us at development@ywcapgh.org.