Our commitment to eradicating racial and gender disparities underscores the importance of celebrating and recognizing those who empower change. "Equity & Justice: Empowering Change" enables us to envision a world of belonging, unlock new possibilities, and connect across diverse movements and sectors. Solidarity empowers change.

The 22nd Annual YWCA Glendale & Pasadena Women for Racial Justice Breakfast is a fundraising event that draws hundreds of attendees, including corporate and community leaders, elected officials, and professionals throughout LA County. This event will take place on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 8 AM to 10 AM. The Breakfast will feature a keynote speech by Angela Scott Lee, Executive Director of Harambee Ministries.

Through this event, we celebrate the commitment and dedication of our supporters, program participants, and community, as well as our business and government partners who advance our mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The goal of the event is to deepen the engagement of YWCA supporters, raise funds for YWCA programs and services, and raise awareness about societal issues at the intersection of race and gender. We are proud to honor the 2024 YWCA Women for Racial Justice awardees for their efforts in empowering change and fostering equity and justice.

We're honored to introduce you to Sundra Oakley, an accomplished actor, dancer, martial artist, and author, who has recently taken on the role of host for our upcoming Women for Racial Justice Breakfast. Her dynamic presence, both on and off the screen, will bring an inspiring energy to the event.

2024 Women for Racial Justice Honorees:

• Heavenly Hughes, Executive Director, My TRIBE Rise

• Helen Iris Torres, Chief Executive Officer, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE)

• Debra M Ward, Chief Executive Officer, YWCA San Gabriel Valley

• Christy Zamani, Executive Director, Day One