Day 10: Challenge Recap

Mai 23, 2025

Day 10: Challenge Recap

Thank you to those who participated in this challenge!

We hope this challenge provides you with an opportunity to better understand concepts related to race, power, privilege, and leadership. Thank you for participating!

 


Überblick | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10


Over the past nine days, we’ve looked at a range of important issues affecting people’s rights, identities, and the inequalities they face. We started by talking about abortion access and the challenges many communities face in getting the care they need.

Next, we discussed the cultural significance of hair and the discrimination that Black people often experience, and also looked at the obstacles entrepreneurs of color face when starting businesses. We also examined how race plays a role in gun ownership laws and the protections under the Second Amendment.

We took a hard look at mental health and suicide, especially in marginalized communities, and how gun violence disproportionately affects people of color. We also talked about transportation, focusing on the need for fairer systems that work for everyone, and how racial bias shows up in traffic stops and enforcement.

Finally, we ended by exploring how we can create more equity in areas like healthcare, education, and the economy, and what we can do to break down the barriers that keep people from having equal opportunities.

These conversations have made it clear that we need real solutions. By raising awareness, pushing for policy changes, and supporting marginalized communities, we can help create a more fair and just society for everyone.

Additional Resources

Pre-Challenge Survey

Daily Reflection Log

Glossary of Terms

RSJ Facebook Group

Post-Challenge Debrief

Questions?

Thank You Mission Partners

To learn more about partnering with YWCA Spokane in support of this Racial Justice Challenge, please contact Erica Schreiber, Director of Community Engagement via email ericas@ywcaspokane.org or phone at 509-789-8275.

By: Jazmin Duran

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