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WELCOME!

United Way of South Central Michigan has partnered with OutFront Kalamazoo to offer a 21-Day LGBTQIA+ Equity Challenge as an opportunity for our communities to learn, come together and break down the systems and biases that keep many people from living a flourishing, equitable life.

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

Challenge Activity Log
Discussion Guide
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Welcome to the LGBTQIA+ Equity Challenge

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Introduction to the LGBTQIA+ Community

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Day 2: Intersectionality

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Day 3: Sex Assignment

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Day 4: Gender Identity

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Day 5: Gender Expression

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Day 6: Sexual Orientations

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Day 7: Chosen Names and Pronouns

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Day 8: Power, Privilege and Oppression

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Day 9: Systems of Oppression

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Day 10: Allyship and Advocacy

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Day 11: Healthcare

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Day 12: Youth Mental Health

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Day 13: Income Inequality

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Day 14: Housing Inequity

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Day 15: Media

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Day 16: LGBTQIA+ Parenting

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Day 17: Education

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Day 18: International Context

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Day 19: Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation

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Day 20: Reflection

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Day 21: Take Action

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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.