Day 10: Challenge Recap

septiembre 20, 2024

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!


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


In the past nine days, we have explored a broad range of pressing issues at the intersection of healthcare, discrimination, and societal violence while uncovering the complexities and impacts of these continuous problems happening around us every day. We began by examining medical racism and discrimination in healthcare, including the unequal treatment of Black patients and the specific challenges faced by transgender individuals in accessing affirming care.

We then turned our focus to the historical and ongoing struggle for gender financial equality, exploring how unpaid caregiving perpetuates the gender pay gap. We shared the intersection between white supremacy and gun violence. Our exploration extended to safety, equity, and access, highlighting the dangers of firearms in domestic abuse situations. Additionally, we discussed the historical impact of systemic racism on transportation infrastructure, and the daily barriers faced by women and LGBTQ+ individuals in public transit.

Through these insights, we have shed light on the discrimination and violence, emphasizing the urgent need for thorough solutions. To address these issues, we must acknowledge the historical injustices and systemic obstacles that have created these challenges. In addition, we must also apply strategies focused on enhancing safety, equity, and access in different areas. Remember, that by fostering greater awareness and pushing for policy changes as well as showing our support to marginalized communities, we can work towards creating a more inclusive and just society that supports the well-being and rights of all individuals.

Additional Resources

Pre-Challenge Survey

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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