News for Diversity & Inclusion
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance encourages community members and interested organizations to apply for her 2026 grant programs, which include the Mayor’s Arts Grants, the Beyond the Beige initiative, and the Mayor’s Community Grants. The application period for all programs opens March 2 and ends March 30.Beyond the BeigeFollowing its successful inaugural launch last year, Beyond the Beige—a joint ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community, Government, Diversity & Inclusion
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Women's Health Equity - Self Advocacy with Dr. Jillian Woodruff will give you a chance to hear practical, trustworthy information about women’s health directly from an expert in the field and be able to share each other's experiences. You’ll learn self-advocacy tools—what questions to ask, how to speak up in medical settings, and how to navigate a complex health system.
We'll also highlight how ...read more
Categories: Diversity & Inclusion, Community, Education
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Join YWCA Alaska and The New Design for Living for this special gathering to honor Alaska’s women of all backgrounds for the worldwide celebration, International Women's Day Celebration.
Lunch and N/A refreshments provided by women powered business, Alaska Berry & Board
Also, in the spirit of this year’s theme, “Give to Gain” sponsoring a seat helps expand access to this celebration for women ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Diversity & Inclusion
