Events
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin hosts overwhelmingly popular and distinctive events, as well as more intimate community gatherings. Event sponsorship support and presenting partnerships are always welcome and provide remarkable public profile opportunities. Take a look at our list of signature and community focused events.
Signature Events
Education and Advocacy Events
About Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action© Virtual Six-Part Series
Eliminating racism is an ongoing process that involves a willingness to learn about, and begin, undoing, the adverse impact of racism on individuals, organizations, and communities.
Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action©, our six-part education series affords participants the opportunity to learn about the impact, history, manifestations, whiteness, and addressing racism in one’s sphere of influence.
This six-part workshop series examines the history and impact of racism and what participants can do about it. We invite people to collaborate with classmates on their next steps in addressing issues in their neighborhoods, workplaces, and community.
Summer 2020 Schedule and Topics
Join us on Zoom! Monday’s from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
July 6 The Impact of Racism
July 13 The Roots of Racism
July 20 Manifestations of Racism
July 27 Understanding Whiteness
August 3 Your Role in Addressing Racism
August 10 Taking Action Against Racism
Registration is now closed for the summer Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action series. Don’t worry, we will have more course offerings in the near future. Sign up for the waitlist to be notified when new racial justice workshops will be available.
Join the Waitlist
About Conversations on Race Summer 2020 Virtual Five-Part Series
Eliminating racism is an ongoing process that involves a willingness to learn about, and begin, undoing, the adverse impact of racism on individuals, organizations, and communities.
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, all of us are considering what we can do to change systemic racism. This five-part series will help you discuss and break down racial bias. This is an opportunity to learn about the history and impact of racism and what you can do about it.
Each two-hour session will allow time for content review (video clips, reflection questions) along with listening pairs, breakout rooms and full group discussions.
Summer 2020 Schedule and Topics
Join us on Zoom! Thursday’s from 10:00 a.m. – Noon.
July 9 Racial Implicit Bias
July 16 History/Roots of Racism
July 23 Manifestations of Racism
July 30 On Whiteness
August 6 Wrap Up
In order to address racism, in all the places where we witness its oppressive power, we need people who understand it, can address it and challenge it.
We will end racism when more people, particularly white people, understand the importance of taking action to intervene and change racialized outcomes impacting people of color in work, personal and structural settings.
Registration is now closed for the summer Conversations on Race series. Don’t worry, we will have more offerings in the near future. Sign up to join the waitlist to be notified when new racial justice workshops will be available.
About Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action© Virtual Six-Part Series
Eliminating racism is an ongoing process that involves a willingness to learn about, and begin, undoing, the adverse impact of racism on individuals, organizations, and communities.
Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action©, our six-part education series affords participants the opportunity to learn about the impact, history, manifestations, whiteness, and addressing racism in one’s sphere of influence.
This six-part workshop series examines the history and impact of racism and what participants can do about it. We invite people to collaborate with classmates on their next steps in addressing issues in their neighborhoods, workplaces, and community.
Summer 2020 Schedule and Topics
Join us on Zoom! Monday’s from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
July 6 The Impact of Racism
July 13 The Roots of Racism
July 20 Manifestations of Racism
July 27 Understanding Whiteness
August 3 Your Role in Addressing Racism
August 10 Taking Action Against Racism
Registration is now closed for the summer Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action series. Don’t worry, we will have more course offerings in the near future. Sign up for the waitlist to be notified when new racial justice workshops will be available.
Join the Waitlist
About Conversations on Race Summer 2020 Virtual Five-Part Series
Eliminating racism is an ongoing process that involves a willingness to learn about, and begin, undoing, the adverse impact of racism on individuals, organizations, and communities.
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, all of us are considering what we can do to change systemic racism. This five-part series will help you discuss and break down racial bias. This is an opportunity to learn about the history and impact of racism and what you can do about it.
Each two-hour session will allow time for content review (video clips, reflection questions) along with listening pairs, breakout rooms and full group discussions.
Summer 2020 Schedule and Topics
Join us on Zoom! Thursday’s from 10:00 a.m. – Noon.
July 9 Racial Implicit Bias
July 16 History/Roots of Racism
July 23 Manifestations of Racism
July 30 On Whiteness
August 6 Wrap Up
In order to address racism, in all the places where we witness its oppressive power, we need people who understand it, can address it and challenge it.
We will end racism when more people, particularly white people, understand the importance of taking action to intervene and change racialized outcomes impacting people of color in work, personal and structural settings.
Registration is now closed for the summer Conversations on Race series. Don’t worry, we will have more offerings in the near future. Sign up to join the waitlist to be notified when new racial justice workshops will be available.
About Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action© Virtual Six-Part Series
Eliminating racism is an ongoing process that involves a willingness to learn about, and begin, undoing, the adverse impact of racism on individuals, organizations, and communities.
Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action©, our six-part education series affords participants the opportunity to learn about the impact, history, manifestations, whiteness, and addressing racism in one’s sphere of influence.
This six-part workshop series examines the history and impact of racism and what participants can do about it. We invite people to collaborate with classmates on their next steps in addressing issues in their neighborhoods, workplaces, and community.
Summer 2020 Schedule and Topics
Join us on Zoom! Monday’s from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
July 6 The Impact of Racism
July 13 The Roots of Racism
July 20 Manifestations of Racism
July 27 Understanding Whiteness
August 3 Your Role in Addressing Racism
August 10 Taking Action Against Racism
Registration is now closed for the summer Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action series. Don’t worry, we will have more course offerings in the near future. Sign up for the waitlist to be notified when new racial justice workshops will be available.
Join the Waitlist
About Conversations on Race Summer 2020 Virtual Five-Part Series
Eliminating racism is an ongoing process that involves a willingness to learn about, and begin, undoing, the adverse impact of racism on individuals, organizations, and communities.
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, all of us are considering what we can do to change systemic racism. This five-part series will help you discuss and break down racial bias. This is an opportunity to learn about the history and impact of racism and what you can do about it.
Each two-hour session will allow time for content review (video clips, reflection questions) along with listening pairs, breakout rooms and full group discussions.
Summer 2020 Schedule and Topics
Join us on Zoom! Thursday’s from 10:00 a.m. – Noon.
July 9 Racial Implicit Bias
July 16 History/Roots of Racism
July 23 Manifestations of Racism
July 30 On Whiteness
August 6 Wrap Up
In order to address racism, in all the places where we witness its oppressive power, we need people who understand it, can address it and challenge it.
We will end racism when more people, particularly white people, understand the importance of taking action to intervene and change racialized outcomes impacting people of color in work, personal and structural settings.
Registration is now closed for the summer Conversations on Race series. Don’t worry, we will have more offerings in the near future. Sign up to join the waitlist to be notified when new racial justice workshops will be available.
About Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action© Virtual Six-Part Series
Eliminating racism is an ongoing process that involves a willingness to learn about, and begin, undoing, the adverse impact of racism on individuals, organizations, and communities.
Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action©, our six-part education series affords participants the opportunity to learn about the impact, history, manifestations, whiteness, and addressing racism in one’s sphere of influence.
This six-part workshop series examines the history and impact of racism and what participants can do about it. We invite people to collaborate with classmates on their next steps in addressing issues in their neighborhoods, workplaces, and community.
Summer 2020 Schedule and Topics
Join us on Zoom! Monday’s from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
July 6 The Impact of Racism
July 13 The Roots of Racism
July 20 Manifestations of Racism
July 27 Understanding Whiteness
August 3 Your Role in Addressing Racism
August 10 Taking Action Against Racism
Registration is now closed for the summer Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action series. Don’t worry, we will have more course offerings in the near future. Sign up for the waitlist to be notified when new racial justice workshops will be available.
Join the Waitlist
About Conversations on Race Summer 2020 Virtual Five-Part Series
Eliminating racism is an ongoing process that involves a willingness to learn about, and begin, undoing, the adverse impact of racism on individuals, organizations, and communities.
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, all of us are considering what we can do to change systemic racism. This five-part series will help you discuss and break down racial bias. This is an opportunity to learn about the history and impact of racism and what you can do about it.
Each two-hour session will allow time for content review (video clips, reflection questions) along with listening pairs, breakout rooms and full group discussions.
Summer 2020 Schedule and Topics
Join us on Zoom! Thursday’s from 10:00 a.m. – Noon.
July 9 Racial Implicit Bias
July 16 History/Roots of Racism
July 23 Manifestations of Racism
July 30 On Whiteness
August 6 Wrap Up
In order to address racism, in all the places where we witness its oppressive power, we need people who understand it, can address it and challenge it.
We will end racism when more people, particularly white people, understand the importance of taking action to intervene and change racialized outcomes impacting people of color in work, personal and structural settings.
Registration is now closed for the summer Conversations on Race series. Don’t worry, we will have more offerings in the near future. Sign up to join the waitlist to be notified when new racial justice workshops will be available.
About Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action© Virtual Six-Part Series
Eliminating racism is an ongoing process that involves a willingness to learn about, and begin, undoing, the adverse impact of racism on individuals, organizations, and communities.
Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action©, our six-part education series affords participants the opportunity to learn about the impact, history, manifestations, whiteness, and addressing racism in one’s sphere of influence.
This six-part workshop series examines the history and impact of racism and what participants can do about it. We invite people to collaborate with classmates on their next steps in addressing issues in their neighborhoods, workplaces, and community.
Summer 2020 Schedule and Topics
Join us on Zoom! Monday’s from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
July 6 The Impact of Racism
July 13 The Roots of Racism
July 20 Manifestations of Racism
July 27 Understanding Whiteness
August 3 Your Role in Addressing Racism
August 10 Taking Action Against Racism
Registration is now closed for the summer Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action series. Don’t worry, we will have more course offerings in the near future. Sign up for the waitlist to be notified when new racial justice workshops will be available.
Join the Waitlist
About Conversations on Race Summer 2020 Virtual Five-Part Series
Eliminating racism is an ongoing process that involves a willingness to learn about, and begin, undoing, the adverse impact of racism on individuals, organizations, and communities.
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, all of us are considering what we can do to change systemic racism. This five-part series will help you discuss and break down racial bias. This is an opportunity to learn about the history and impact of racism and what you can do about it.
Each two-hour session will allow time for content review (video clips, reflection questions) along with listening pairs, breakout rooms and full group discussions.
Summer 2020 Schedule and Topics
Join us on Zoom! Thursday’s from 10:00 a.m. – Noon.
July 9 Racial Implicit Bias
July 16 History/Roots of Racism
July 23 Manifestations of Racism
July 30 On Whiteness
August 6 Wrap Up
In order to address racism, in all the places where we witness its oppressive power, we need people who understand it, can address it and challenge it.
We will end racism when more people, particularly white people, understand the importance of taking action to intervene and change racialized outcomes impacting people of color in work, personal and structural settings.
Registration is now closed for the summer Conversations on Race series. Don’t worry, we will have more offerings in the near future. Sign up to join the waitlist to be notified when new racial justice workshops will be available.
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