Racial Equity Challenge to start Aug. 17

United Way of Delaware and YWCA Delaware have partnered to launch Delaware’s inaugural 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge, an initiative of the Delaware Racial Equity and Social Justice collaborative.

The Racial Equity Challenge will begin Monday, Aug. 17, and continue through Monday, Sept. 14.

It offers an easy, personal way for participants to build effective social justice habits, particularly as to race, power, privilege and leadership, in an online journey of self-discovery that is completely free. Challenge takers commit a little as five minutes each day to learn about the history and impact of racism in Delaware, as well as ways that bias, prejudice, privilege and oppression can manifest in everyday lives.

Registered participants will receive a daily email outlining that day’s assignment, such as reading an article, listening to a podcast or watching a video. Participants are encouraged to reflect on that content and relate the topic to their own lives. Participants will also receive examples and tools showing how to help build a more just and equitable community in Delaware. The goal is to foster new insights and thereby to begin dismantling systemic racism in Delaware, person-by-person.

UWDE and YWCA will add a virtual conversation component to the 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge by facilitating a private Facebook group where participants can discuss the daily content and engage with others taking the challenge. To register, go to deracialequitychallenge.org.