21 Day Equity Challenge

Day 11: Racism There is no biological basis for race. It is a social construct, meaning that it is understood, defined (and redefined), and enforced by ideas people have about themselves and others based on the color of their skin. While it is a category people made up, race creates very real consequences. Race plays a…

Day 10: Healthcare Identity strongly impacts living conditions, access to quality health care, and chronic stress in the body. As a result, many people with marginalized and oppressed identities live shorter life spans and have a higher likelihood of adverse health outcomes.  Consider these findings:  Disparities in health outcomes are rooted in discrimination across systems…

Day 9: Ableism In its simplest form, ableism is the belief system that tells us it is better to be non-disabled than it is to be disabled. It’s the cultural message that many of us were taught when we were children. This belief is evident in our society’s lack of access and inclusion to the…

Day 6: What is Power, Privilege and Oppression? Our goal is to create more equitable and just communities. To do this, we need to have some shared language to understand what barriers and opportunities exist. You may have heard conversations using the terms power, privilege, and oppression. Let’s explore a few definitions to get us…