Jim Crow of the North

Why does Minnesota suffer through some of the worst racial disparities in the nation? One answer is the spread of racist, restrictive real estate covenants in the early 20th century. The Twin Cities PBS Original documentary “Jim Crow of the North” charts the progression of racist policies and practices from the advent of restrictive covenants after the turn of the last century to their final elimination in the late 1960s.

Join YWCA St. Paul for a viewing of “Jim Crow of the North” followed by a facilitated discussion led by University of St. Thomas professor of history and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Yohuru Williams.

Friday, August 23
The program will start promptly at 2 p.m.

NEW LOCATION:
St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church
60 N Kent St
St Paul, MN 55102

Attendees can park in the church lot.

This event is free and open to the public, however seating is limited so register by Wednesday, August 21 by reserving free tickets.

We are Closed Monday, May 25

The Health & Fitness Center will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We’ll be back to regular hours on Tuesday, May 26.

New Extended Hours Starting April 13!

Beginning Monday, April 13, the Health & Fitness Center will return to our 10:00 PM closing time Monday through Friday.

Weather Closure Notice - sunday, march 14

For the safety of our members and staff, YWCA St. Paul will be closed on Sunday, March 14 due to the statewide winter storm warning and potentially hazardous travel conditions.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize everyone’s safety during the severe weather.

We will continue to monitor conditions and share updates if needed. Please stay safe and warm.

Severe Weather Alert!

Due to severe weather conditions in our area, we have adjusted our operating hours to prioritize the safety of our members, staff, parents, and program participants.
Updated Hours:
  • Thursday, January 22: Gym closes early at 7:00 PM
  • Friday, January 23: Closed all day
  • Saturday, January 24: Reopens at 12:00 PM
Please stay safe and check back for updates as conditions evolve. Thank you for your understanding.