DAY 21: TAKING ACTION FOR EQUITY
Ours is not the struggle of one day, one week, or one year. Ours is not the struggle of one judicial appointment or presidential term. Ours is the struggle of a lifetime, or maybe even many lifetimes, and each one of us in every generation must do our part.
JOHN LEWIS
American congressman and civil rights leader
We’ve reached the final day of our Equity Challenge! The past 21 days have been saturated with challenging content, in-depth articles, thought-provoking videos and helpful resources. We’ve asked hard questions, examined complex issues and learned much about past inequity and future equity in Westchester County.
As you continue your journey as an advocate of social equity, how can you move from knowledge to action? Being an antiracist and an ally is an active stance and one that requires both individual and community work. By understanding the complexities of racism and discrimination and the systems that uphold the status-quo, we are better equipped to work together to create positive, sustainable and measurable change in our communities.
TODAY’S CHALLENGE
READ: Allyship – the Key to Unlocking the Power of Diversity (4-minute read)
In this commentary, global change maker Sheree Atcheson discusses how to be a better ally in the workplace. She recommends starting by taking time to really listen to the experiences of those around you.
READ: How to Be an Ally for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Your Gym (3-minute read)This article offers actions and ideas to help you advocate for marginalized communities and people when selecting a trainer, group fitness class or fitness facility.
READ: A Guide to How You can Support Marginalized Communities (3-minute read)
This short article summarizes some ways to be an ally and support marginalized communities.
WATCH: Purple: America, We Need to Talk | Resetting the Table Docs (21:25)
In a time of immense division, PURPLE tells the story of everyday Americans with opposing viewpoints confronting their disagreements head-on and discovering the humanity and concerns that lie behind each other’s positions.
These articles were curated by a local committee to be used as a list of resources pertinent to DEI topics. The 21-Day Social Justice & Equity Challenge Committee would like to thank and give attribution to those who created the content above, which reflects their individual perspectives. We do not support nor endorse any advertisements associated with the above content
Reflect
What were some of your assumptions about racism and inequity before you started the 21 Day Challenge? In what ways have these assumptions been challenged? In what ways have they been reinforced?
What are your identities and cultural background and in what ways have they impacted your life? What supports have been available to you in your own cultural background that have helped overcome difficulties? How might we create similar opportunities for others who do not have these supports available to them?
Where have you seen evidence of inequities in your networks or community?
What two to three shifts, changes or actions can you take to create a more inclusive and equitable environment in your home, workplace, and community?
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