28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit

We, the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit planning committee, deeply appreciate your enthusiastic support of the Summit on Saturday, February 21, 2026! We are excited to bring the Pittsburgh community and beyond together for the 28th annual Summit in partnership with the Opportunity Fund, Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), YWCA Greater Pittsburgh, and WZUM.

Our theme is Building Community for Lasting Democracy and Racial Equity. We have two goals: 1) To motivate and inspire attendees to engage with local organizations who have been working to advance racial justice in the region, and 2) To activate attendees' commitment and empower them join these efforts by interacting directly with our speakers and facilitators.

Our keynote speaker is Monica Ruiz, the Executive Director of Casa San José. Under her leadership, the organization has experienced exponential growth and now has 35 staff members and more than 100 active volunteers. It connects, supports, and advocates with and for the Latino Community.

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in various workshops focused on topics such as climate and environmental justice, equity in food systems, immigrant rights, allyship, systemic racism, and community organizing.

A distinguished panel of experts and activists will engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the current state of racial justice and the path forward.

Agenda

• Doors open at 9:00am for registration, light continental breakfast, and engaging with the community groups who will be tabling
• Opening Remarks, and the Keynote, start at 10:00am
• Workshop sessions
• Lunch (food provided)
• Workshop sessions
• Panel discussion
• Closing remarks

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We are ready to welcome you all to the Summit! Thank you for your support over the last 27 annual gatherings and for your continued dedication to racial justice with us!

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