مايو 2, 2022

DAY 1: What is Critical Race Theory?

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Before we begin… 

We want to thank you for joining us in our Stand Against Racism Challenge! Made possible by جمعية الشابات المسيحية في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية, the SAR Challenge was “designed to help foster a virtual community of growth and learning around social, systemic, and institutional racial inequity by providing participants with dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership.” It has allowed YWCAs across the country to come together to engage in a nationwide challenge.

As we move in a new direction, the name of our challenge has changed from the 14-Day Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge to the 21-Day Stand Against Racism (SAR) Challenge. Additionally, weekly blogs from our YWCA Spokane Racial & Social Justice Committee will be released with localized content related to the weekly themes released by the national organization. Our work starts now and continues every weekday from May 2 – May 30. Each day you will be presented a new topic supplemented with a few articles, videos, infographics, or podcasts to help you to take a deeper dive.

There may be points where you disagree with the position the editorial team has taken – we welcome that! All we ask is that you undertake this challenge with an open mind and willingness to explore new ideas and allow yourself to sit with any emotions they may bring up for you.

This content may be hard to process so having a self-care plan in place beforehand is a good idea. This can be anything including meditation before or after engaging, watching your favorite show, or doing something creative.

لا تشعر بأي ضغط للتعامل مع كل جزء من المحتوى. يتم إدراج الوقت اللازم لإكمال كل تحدٍ وما إذا كان صوتيًا أو مرئيًا أو تفاعليًا مقدمًا حتى تتمكن من المشاركة بطريقة تناسب جدولك الزمني وأسلوب التعلم الخاص بك. نحن نتطلع إلى المضي قدمًا في هذه الرحلة نحو الإنصاف الحقيقي والعدالة معك!

Women of all races in a joyful embrace - black text on orange background: Stand Against Racism Challenge a Virtual Community of Growth, Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women YWCA

DAY 1: WHAT IS CRITICAL RACE THEORY?

If you followed the news at all this past year, you probably heard about Critical Race Theory and what students are learning about race and racism in schools.

Today, we take some time to explore what CRT is, dispel some common misconceptions, and take a deep dive into the origins of this important academic movement, as well as some action items to ensure children learn a truthful accounting of our country’s history of systemic racism and how that legacy continues to impact our lives today.

Critical Race Theory is an academic framework that teaches how race is a socially constructed category that is used to oppress and exploit people of color. What CRT does: Recognizes that systemic racism is part of U.S. society; grapples with the U.S.'s history with white supremacy; rejects the belief that we are in a post-racial society where institutional/systemic racism does not exist; examines how laws and systems promote inequality; educates people on how race and racism function in law and society. What CRT does NOT do: pit different races against each other; promote the idea that young children are responsible for racial oppression; encourage children to be ashamed of their race; aim to divide the country; aim to start a 'war' between racies; teach that some races are inherently racist. Sources: CNN, NPR, Britannica

Why do we need it?

Because we do not live in a post-racial society.

We have data on racial income inequality, wealth inequality, and housing inequality. We continue to see injustices against underserved racial communities.

Teaching how these injustices came to be is the first step in working towards racial progress.

اذا كنت تمتلك…

daily reflection

Take a moment to reflect today’s challenge and any insights you experienced.

  • كيف جعلك هذا التحدي تشعر؟
  • ماذا تعلمت؟
  • ماذا لاحظت في نفسك بعد قبول التحدي؟
  • فكر في مشاركة هذا الوعي الجديد مع صديق أو مجموعة للمساعدة في تعميق فهمك للمعلومات.
  • استمر في المحادثة عبر الإنترنت وتواصل مع الآخرين من خلال الانضمام إلى موقعنا مجموعة العدالة العنصرية والاجتماعية على الفيسبوك.

أخبرنا عن سبب أهمية هذا التحدي بالنسبة لك من خلال المغادرة تعليقك هنا. 

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