The Stand Against Racism Challenge is a series of daily challenges created to dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership.
Registration opens March 20, 2023
Challenge runs April 17-May 15 2023
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2023 Topics
New content is published daily (except for weekends) for the duration of the challenge. Each week we cover a different topic relating to equity and social justice. Below is an overview of what we will cover in 2023.
WEEK 1 – DISABILITY
During disability week we will cover the history of Eugenics, the Disability Rights Movement, the intersection of race, gender, and disability, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn how redlining continues to impact communities, who can access housing, and how racism, homophobia, and transphobia have become a driver of homelessness and its criminalization.
In partnership with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we will talk about the legacy of musician activists, racism in the music industry, cultural appropriation, how music pushes against gender stereotypes, and access to music education.
Dive into how psychology has been used as a tool of marginalization, access to mental healthcare, and discrimination’s impact on mental health outcomes.
It takes 21 days to form a habit. We challenge you to make active antiracism a habit by accepting the Stand Against Racism Challenge. Commit to 21 days of antiracist challenges by registering!
Download the Stand Against Racism App. You will have 21 days of impactful challenges such as:
- reading an article
- listening to a podcast
- reflecting on personal experience
Participation in an activity like this helps us to discover how racial injustice and social injustice impact our community, to connect with one another, and to identify ways to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination.