Social Justice
Implicit Bias Workshop Dates
Implicit Bias Workshop: Exploring Implicit Bias: Identifying and Navigating Unconscious Judgements
Anti-Racism & Whiteness Workshop
Anti-Racism & Whiteness Workshop: Develop foundation for anti-racism work and begin to learn methods to actively practice anti-racism
Discussion of All the Colors We Will See
Z.J. Loussac Library 3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, AK, United StatesJoin Anchorage Museum, YWCA Alaska, and Anchorage Public Library to spend time with Patrice Gopo, author of the memoir in essays, All the Colors We Will See. Gopo’s book explores identity, belonging, and her experience growing up in Anchorage as the child of Jamaican immigrants. July 14, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Virtual or… Continue Reading Discussion of All the Colors We Will See
The Gathering
Birchwood Camp 17161 David Blackburn Road, Chugiak, AK, United StatesYou are invited this two-day adventure! Much has happened and is still happening over the past two years. One thing that has not changed is the need to connect with each other and build better relationships. The cross-cultural immersion camp is an opportunity to make new connections, create new conversations, learn something new about yourself… Continue Reading The Gathering
Microaggressions Workshop
Microaggressions Workshop Date: Thursday, September 29, 2022 Time: 2:00-4:00 PM AKST Exploring the impact of everyday slights and insults from microaggressions in the workplace and classroom.
Community Conversation: Race, Land, and Culture
Community Conversation: Race, Land, and Culture Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 Time: 12:00-1:30 PM AKST This community conversation, developed by the Alaska Humanities Forum, discusses how our race and culture shape our relationship to the land and the decisions we make about it.
Anti-Racism and Whiteness Workshop
For those who missed our December 2022 Anti-Racism and Whiteness workshop, we’re happy to announce that our second and final virtual session for the 2022-23 program year is now open for registration! Join us on Wednesday, January 25th from 2:00-4:30 PM AKST to learn more about the concepts of anti-racism and whiteness while starting deeper… Continue Reading Anti-Racism and Whiteness Workshop
Community Conversation: Anti-Blackness & Colorism
As a variety of racial justice issues demand our attention, broader movements have shown that “racism” as a term cannot sufficiently describe the different types of discrimination and dehumanization that people of color face. In this conversation, we explore the terms “anti-Blackness” and “colorism” to better understand what these words mean, how they relate to… Continue Reading Community Conversation: Anti-Blackness & Colorism
Seams of the Future: Youth Social Justice Summit
Mountain View Library 120 Bragaw St, Anchorage, AK, United StatesAn opportunity for influential youth ages 14-18 to discuss important social justice issues relevant to them, with facilitated discussions about these topics by YWCA staff. Youth will learn more about change making initiatives in their area and network with their peers to inspire future collaboration and connection.
Woven Together: Gender & Identity in Healthcare
Z.J. Loussac Library 3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, AK, United StatesThis event is designed to open a space for a conversation about inequalities around accessing wellness and healthcare services in Alaska as well as to look ahead to how we might make wellness in Alaska more accessible for all. After the conclusion of the panel discussing this topic, there will be a reception for attendees… Continue Reading Woven Together: Gender & Identity in Healthcare
Book Bans: Censorship, Safety, & the Future (A Community Conversation)
The Writer's Block Bookstore & Cafe 3956 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK, United StatesJoin other members of the community as we discuss the complexities around book bans both here in Alaska and across the country.
Dasha Kelly Hamilton presents “Makin’ Cake”
Sydney Laurence Theatre 621 West 6th Avenue Suite SLT, Anchorage, AK, United StatesMore details coming soon!