18th Annual YWCA Day of Commitment to Eliminate Racism and Promote Diversity will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at SKY Armory, 351 S. Clinton St. Cost is $75 for the luncheon and workshops, and $50 for luncheon only. The event begins with Community Advocacy and Diversity Workshop Program and concludes with a noontime luncheon and award presentation. The event’s theme is “A Real Conversation: Addressing the Barriers to Progress in CNY.” The keynote speaker is Melanie Littlejohn, regional executive at National Grid; and Mark D. Muhammad, associate professor at Onondaga Community College, is Master of Ceremonies. The Champion of Opportunity Award will recognize individuals, institutions, companies and organizations leading noteworthy efforts to promote diversity and advance the elimination of racism at a local level. For more information, visit ywca-syracuse.org