Events

YWCA Speaks Out Through Events

Exhale: A Social Justice Self-Care + Breakfast Retreat

Exhale is a self-care breakfast designed for individuals working in social justice and equity spaces across the city—whether in grassroots organizing, corporate environments or nonprofit organizations. The event will include breakfast and a panel discussion featuring professionals from each sector whose work centers on social action, community engagement and equity and inclusion. We are excited to have moderator Dr. Kenya Henderson join us alongside our panelists YWCA CEO Pamela Senegal, Dr. Nicole McKinney, Juliana Lozano and Kamal Shaw.

Together we will explore the importance of wellness and sustainability while doing justice-centered work. 

Purchase your ticket today! Early bird sales end on September 1st.

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We are proud to partner with Google Fiber for this event.

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YWCA's Upcoming Racial Justice and Advocacy Events

As we look ahead to 2026, YWCA Central Carolinas is centering our Racial Justice and Advocacy programming on a critical and deeply connected focus area: Health and Well-Being.

This work builds on the issues we’ve explored and addressed for years. From Black maternal health to the criminalization of Black and Brown girls within the education system, both physical and mental health are woven throughout the social justice challenges facing our communities.

Together, we will deepen our understanding of these issues and strengthen our advocacy for policies that improve health outcomes for communities that have been historically marginalized.

For any questions, please contact our Community Engagement Manager Jamila Green at jgreen@ywcacentralcarolinas.org

YWCA's Upcoming Racial Justice and Advocacy Events

September | Exhale: A Self-Care + Social Justice Breakfast/Panel Discussion

November | Lift Every Voice! Advocating for Self in Healthcare Spaces

We’re excited to kick off a year of impactful conversations in 2026. Save the dates and stay tuned for more information as event registrations become available.

Philanthropy Contact

To learn how you can be involved in our events, how to sponsor an event or any other questions, please contact Senior Philanthropy Manager, Aneesa Abdul-Rahim, at (980) 585-0499 or aabdulrahim@ywcacentralcarolinas.org

Thank You To Our Sponsor

We are proud to partner with Novant Health, whose support makes this year’s Racial Justice and Advocacy programming possible.