Action Conversations
Every third Wednesday of the month 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh’s Center for Race & Gender Equity presents Action Conversations. Featuring local experts and leaders, these conversations are designed to build community and create change.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Action Conversations, please contact Megan Hasenauer.
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Action Conversations are broadcast live on Zoom and Facebook Live on the third Wednesday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST. ASL interpretation is provided. Participants are encouraged to contribute questions and comments during the discussion. Register below to participate.
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization and does not support or endorse any candidates for public office. All partner organizations are participating in events in strict accordance with these 501(c)(3) rules and restrictions. All speakers are participating in their individual capacity, and their statements are not attributable to or endorsed by the host organizations. There will be no discussion of candidates or political parties by speakers.
Protecting Democracy - Wednesday, May 20, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST
Live on Zoom and Facebook Live - ASL interpretation provided
This conversation examines authoritarianism and its impact on democracy. Panelists examine how racism and sexism are weaponized by authoritarian power structures. Highlighting censorship and voter disenfranchisement as persistent threats, the discussion identifies strategies to resist authoritarianism and advance a democratic society rooted in peace, justice, dignity, and freedom for all.
Courts for Equality - Wednesday, June 17, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST
Live on Zoom and Facebook Live - ASL interpretation provided
Courts have long been central arenas in the struggle for equality, serving as spaces where unjust laws are challenged and fundamental rights are defined and defended. This panel explores how impact litigation is used to confront discrimination based on race, gender, and other identities, while also examining the limits of legal systems in delivering true justice. Panelists from the Women’s Law Project discuss how the fight for equality continues both inside and beyond the courtroom in pursuit of peace, justice, dignity, and freedom for all.
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
Latest Action Conversation
Women and the Workforce - March 18, 2026
Women's History Month invites us to consider hard-won gains alongside persistent economic barriers for women. This panel highlighted rising unemployment rates, the impact of degree reclassification, and claims that women are "ruining" the workplace as critical labor issues.
After 90 days, our Action Conversations are archived. If you wish to access an archived Action Conversation, please email ecurtis@ywcapgh.org. A list of past Action Conversations can be found here.
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Our Action Conversations are presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield & Allegheny Health Network.
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Interested in sponsoring our Action Conversations? Please contact Samantha Paolo.