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Take a 21-Day Equity Challenge
21-Day Equity Challenges The 21-Day Equity Challenge is a powerful opportunity for shared learning, action, and growth. Community members are invited to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity, racism, and ableism affect our lives and our community. These self-guided learning journeys examine the history and impact of racism and ableism, and how it has…
Read MoreDay 19: Tools for the Racial Equity Change Process
“To be antiracist is a radical choice in the face of history, requiring a radical reorientation of our consciousness.” Ibram X. Kendi There are various reasons to participate in this challenge, and one may be to transform your culture from a culture rooted in white-dominant norms and standards to a culture around equity. You may…
Read MoreDay 17: Building a Race Equity Culture
“Systems that are failing people of color, are actually failing all of us.” Today we’ll explore how to build a culture around equity. While the main focus throughout this 21-Day Challenge is on racial equity, it is important to acknowledge that people from various marginalized identities and experiences are negatively impacted by inequitable processes and…
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UNITED THROUGH AWARENESS 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 take a self-guided learning journey that examines the history and impacts of racism and how it shapes people’s lived experiences in Battle…
Read MoreBehind The Scenes: Committed to Equity
Over the past five years, United Way BCKR has been growing its efforts to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). The task ahead is to accelerate this evolution. “We firmly believe EDI is critical to our impact work and to our regional community,” said Chris Sargent, President & CEO. “That’s why every investment, every partnership,…
Read More7 Ways You Can Choose to Challenge Gender Inequity
Celebrate International Women’s Day, March 8, with These Mentorship Ideas Challenges faced together are often easier to manage. That’s true no matter your age or stage in life. Having someone who is by your side to help you face challenges is the power of mentorships! So for this International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the…
Read More21-Day Racial Equity Challenge Discussion
This discussion is primarily for participants of our 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge. Our aim is to provide space for participants to reflect, share, connect with one another, and discover actions they can take—as individuals and…
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Take the 21-Day Racial Challenge Case Study: United Way BCKR’s Commitment to Equity
Read More8 Ways to Work for Equity on MLK Day
In his 1963 book “Strength to Love,” Martin Luther King Jr. wrote: “The ultimate measure of a man is … where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” In the past 12 months as we witnessed more instances of ongoing police violence against African Americans — as well as the overwhelming and disproportionate toll…
Read MoreEquity Challenge makes ‘extremely powerful’ impact
“I’ve joined our anti-racism team at work.” “I’ll be more vocal when I encounter racism in everyday life.” “I commit to being more aware of my biases and actively working to change them.” “Listening, listening, listening. Being more aware of my privilege and using it to speak up and speak out.” “I am committed to…
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