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WELCOME!

The 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge is a powerful opportunity for shared learning, action, and growth.

Community members are invited to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives and our community.

ALICE and Black Households Data clearly illustrate the inequities that are deeply rooted in our national, state, and local systems and institutions. During the 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge, you will have a chance to examine the history and impacts of racism and how it shapes people’s lived experiences in communities across South Central Michigan.

The Challenge is simple: you commit to deepening your understanding of, and willingness to confront racism for 21 days. The Challenge will raise your awareness, change your understanding, and shift your perspective.

Each day's content includes an introduction on a particular topic, followed by several additional resources such as podcasts, articles, or videos. You choose which links you'd like to explore - aim for at least 10-15 minutes each day of learning or reflection.

Tools to help guide your journey

Day 1: How do you think about your racial and social identity?

Day 2: Racial Socialization

Day 3: Understanding and Reflecting on Bias

Day 4: Talking About Race and Racism

Day 5: What is Unearned Advantage?

Day 6: How Racism Shows Up

Day 7: Income Inequality

Day 8: Segregation in Michigan

Day 9: Housing Inequality

Day 10: How Race Effects Your Health

Day 11: Environmental Justice

Day 12: Behind the Starting Line

Day 13: Education

Day 14: Adverse Childhood Experiences

Day 15: Intersectionality

Day 16: Building a Race Equity Culture

Day 17: Being an Ally

Day 18: Solidarity and Coalition Building

Day 19: Tools for the Racial Equity Change

Day 20: Final Reflections

Day 21: Take Action in Your Community

Accessibility: Please reach out to our team at t.stevens@uwscmi.org at any time with any questions about accessibility and/or accommodation requests.

The Racial Equity Challenge is modeled after the 21-Day Race Equity Challenge developed by Dr. Eddie Moore Jr., Debby Irving, and Dr. Marguerite Penick and adapted for the United Way network by United Way of Washtenaw County.