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 Elizabeth Surgil.
Join the Conversation!
Action Conversations are broadcast live on Zoom 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.
December 17, 2025: Wealth Inequality
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST
Live on Zoom - ASL interpretation provided
This panel considers how today’s widening wealth gap is rooted in an economic system built on racial, gender, and labor injustices. Panelists discuss how profit-driven systems exploit workers and sow discord to maintain existing concentrations of wealth among an elite few. Together, panelists identify ways to challenge these ever-demanding systems and build collective power toward a more just and caring future.
January 21, 2026: Museums, Libraries, & Racial Justice
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST
Live on Zoom - ASL interpretation provided
Rooted in Pittsburgh’s history, this conversation brings together museum and library professionals to explore how institutions once defined by exclusion can transform into spaces that honor diverse voices, repair harm, and celebrate community. Join us as we explore ways that museums and libraries can help build a more just and inclusive future for all.
February 18, 2026: Black Fatigue
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST
Live on Zoom - ASL interpretation provided
Black fatigue is a relatively new term for a very old reality: the exhaustion caused by generations of racism and systemic injustice. Panelists will address the ways in which this struggle affects the well-being of Black people. At the same time, this panel documents histories of healing, rest, and joy among Black communities as enduring acts of resistance and renewal.
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
The Race for AI - November 19, 2025
Recent advances in technology have promised to make our present and future lives easier, but many point out that long-standing problems—racial, economic, and environmental—are compounded by AI. Panelists will address the human rights and environmental challenges posed by AI and chart ethical and responsible ways forward.
After 30 days, our Action Conversations are archived on YouTube. If you wish to access an archived Action Conversation, please email ktroiano@ywcapgh.org.
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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?
Contact Elizabeth Surgil.