Upcoming events
Women's Triathlon
The 2024 YWCA Women’s Triathlon is the perfect opportunity to test your fitness, connect with the community and get inspired by athletes of every size, shape and level of ability.
It's Time to Act!™ Forum Series
Moving From Conversation to Racial Justice Action
The goal of eliminating racism in Minnesota and beyond is within our reach. It begins with conversation, and it’s propelled by action.
Join YWCA in its mission to break through the barriers that perpetuate racism. It’s Time to Act!™ is a forum series that engages participants for deeper learning and action planning around issues of race, equity, identity and social justice.
The forums are a catalyst for changemaking, where attendees take a deep dive into issues affecting our community and are inspired to identify their own role and power to create change. Pairing lectures with intentional action planning, it is an opportunity for attendees to move from talk to action.
This event has been made possible by their generous support.
2023-2024 Series: Solidarity
Solidarity: Rematriation and Reparations
Join us for “It’s Time to Act” on May 7th to learn about Rematriation and Reparations as elemental to Solidarity movements among Indigenous, Black and Brown people in the United States
Speakers:
Dr. Kwame-Ross - Professor at Augsburg University and University of Minnesota
Dawn Laroque - Lead Support/Program Manager (Drop-In Center for Women) Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: In-Person: Rondo Community Library | 461 Dale St N, St Paul, MN 55103 (Virtual options available)
Cost: $20
Solidarity: Immigration across Communities
Join us as we dive deeply to understand what solidarity is and is not through learning specific narrative examples of cross-cultural, cross-communal solidarity among immigrants in Minnesota along with the challenges and energizing successes that arise in our local context.
Speakers:
Jaylani Hussein – Executive Director – CAIR-MN
Juventino Meza – Co-founder NAVIGATE MN and Capitol Pathway Internship
UyenThi Tran Myhre – Movement Building Associate with the Building Movement Project
Moderator: Suleiman Adan - Race Equity Consulting Manager
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Solidarity: Intersectional Identities Across Gender and Race
Inequities across gender and race are notably documented in our American history and those stories have galvanized numerous movements yet there is still work to be done. Looking through an intersectional lens, join us as we uncover how solidarity across gender and race has propelled actions throughout history and what can be realized in the evolution of these identities.
Speaker:
Dr. Rose M. Brewer - The Morse Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor and past chairperson of the Department of African American & African Studies, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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Become an Event Sponsor
Your support helps us move conversations about race to action.
With your sponsorship, your organization will become a visible racial justice champion, supporting programs that empower community members to address racial inequities on interpersonal, institutional and systemic levels.
Contact Us
If you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities for this forum series, please contact engagement@ywcampls.org.
Contact David Lundin at dlundin@ywcampls.org or 612-215-4158 for payment assistance or for an invoice request.
For event support, contact engagement@ywcampls.org.
Questions? Contact our engagement team at engagement@ywcampls.org.
About YWCA’s Racial Justice and Public Policy Work
YWCA Minneapolis is a national leader in the field of racial equity; facilitating change and generating meaningful action in the workplace and the community.
Our Racial Justice and Public Policy Department works within the community to eliminate inequities on interpersonal, institutional and systemic levels through a continuum of moving from knowledge, awareness and skills to action. We do this by partnering with individuals, organizations and businesses through racial justice training, Inc.lude™ consulting, advocacy and workshops.
Tri Together Kick Off Event
Tri Together Kick Off Event
Get Ready to Tri Together: Dive into Training Tips, Prep Strategies, and Beyond!
Get ready to kick your triathlon training into high gear! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or diving into the world of triathlons for the first time, our comprehensive classes, both free and paid, are designed to elevate your preparation to the next level.
These kickoff parties are open to everyone, even if you are just considering doing a triathlon.
Don't miss this opportunity to maximize your potential and conquer your upcoming triathlon with confidence. See you at Midtown!
Date: Sunday, March 3 and Sunday, April 28
Time: 9:00 am
Location: YWCA Midtown Gym (2121 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407)
Schedule:
9:00 am - 12:30 pm: Drop in to ask questions, register for the tri or pick up merchandise
9:00 - 10:00 am: Tri Basics Talk (Free Class)
10:15-11:15 am: T2 Bike and Run Workout (Paid Class)
11:15 - 11:45 am: Swim Demo (Free Class)
11:45 am -12:30 pm: Swim practice
Until Justice Just Is
Until Justice Just Is
Until Justice Just Is (UJJI) is an annual campaign of YWCA USA, designed to build community among those who work for racial justice and raise awareness about the impact of institutional and structural racism. This annual campaign provides the opportunity for communities across the United States to find an issue or cause that inspires them to unite their voices to educate, advocate and promote racial justice. UJJI is one part of our larger national strategy to fulfill our mission of eliminating racism.
Take The Challenge
YWCA is excited to announce this year’s 2024 YWCA Racial Justice Challenge, will begin on April 1 and run throughout the month. YWCA Racial Justice Challenge is designed to create dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege and leadership.
The weekly topics that will be explored are:
Race Against Racism (Cancelled)
Race Against Racism
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Race Against Racism, scheduled for Saturday, March 23, has been cancelled. This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the inconvenience it may cause. To receive news and updates on this event, please join the interest list.
There is still action you can take to advance justice and raise awareness of systemic racism: join YWCA Minneapolis and communities across the country in the 2024 YWCA Racial Justice Challenge, which begins on April 1. The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge is the action component of the Until Justice Just Is campaign, which runs throughout the month of April.
Fighting Hate and Racism
We are at a crucial point as a nation, a point in time in which fighting hate and racism is more important than ever. It starts with recognizing our country’s long history with racism and its impact on our systems, structures and institutions. YWCA Minneapolis recognizes that if we want a just, peaceful society, it is our mutual responsibility to address racism.
Race Against Racism is an opportunity for our community to come together in the spirit of health and solidarity to raise awareness of this crisis and support YWCA’s Racial Justice programs of education, training, advocacy and change.
A race cannot end racism. But naming the need is vital, and every step we take together makes a difference. We will keep running until injustice is rooted out, institutions transformed and the world sees people of color the way we do: Equal, Powerful, Unstoppable.
FAQs
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During registration, you will select which of the two sessions you want to participate in as well as your estimated time to complete the run. You are not able to select a specific heat because runners will then be grouped based on their estimated times. If you want to make sure you’re running with someone specific but aren’t doing the team relay, please note that in your registration, and we will be sure you are grouped together. All racers will be notified of their heat times on Friday, March 22nd.
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Please try to be there for the start of your session, which will either be 9:00am or 12:00pm. We will have speakers and light refreshments for the first 30 minutes, and afterward, we will start the heats with a toddler trot. During the event, we will have several activities available for people of all ages as well as some food trucks. If for some reason you cannot be there the whole time, please make sure to show up at least 15 minutes before your scheduled heat, so we can get you checked in before it starts.
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Yes, all of the runners and activities will take place on the main floor. For safety reasons, we will not be using the upper track during the event.
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We will not be using timing chips or bibs. We will have a digital clock, so you can track your time as you run.
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