YWCA Madison’s Racial Justice Summit is among the largest multiracial, intergenerational, and interdisciplinary community gatherings in the United States annually. This year, the 2024 Racial Justice Summit will occur virtually on September 25-26 and in-person at Monona Terrace on September 27. You are invited to be a part of this growing community of people committed to racial justice (un)learning, collective healing, and liberation!
The theme for the 2024 Racial Justice Summit is Reflect, Connect, and Create New Worlds which builds on YWCA Madison’s values of Humanity, Community, Growth, and Restoration. Our theme is also inspired by the guiding metaphor of a kaleidoscope for how we as whole and interconnected beings practice building sustainable movements for justice and our collective liberation.
Come experience national authors, activists, and movement builders at the leading edge of racial justice such as Ijeoma Oluo, Ruth King, Autumn Brown, and David Dean who will offer inspiring insights, stories, and wisdom through virtual keynotes and robust in-person institutes. The Summit will include opportunities to experience curated sessions that engage participants in community dialogue, practice, and action-envisioning co-created by local practitioners. Creative works from musicians, spoken word artists, and visual artists, will be also featured throughout the summit experience to highlight the resilience, joy, and love birthed from within our movements.