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Together, we can build a beloved community. To get there, it will require action from us all.

Every person is responsible for creating real change. Part of that responsibility is to become more aware. Too often, stereotypes, biases, and racial power dynamics are embedded in our reactions to each other, our laws, and in our public policies. Knowledge is power and educating ourselves is critical in our commitment to racial and social justice.

Below, you will find a variety of resources and tools to support you with learning about issues related to race, power, privilege, and equitable leadership. We encourage you to explore these resources individually as well within a group setting. Consider joining our Racial and Social Justice Facebook group, which is a community of people who are interested in sharing resources, having courageous conversations, and learning and growing together.

14-Day Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge

The idea of a Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge was originally developed by Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. and Debby Irving and has been adapted by many organizations across the country. Our local 14-day challenge was designed to help community members create dedicated time and space within their schedule to build more effective social justice habits, particularly around issues dealing with race, power, privilege, and leadership. This challenge is accessible to anyone interested in learning more about racial equity and social justice and examining these issues in our own communities.

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YWCA USA RACIAL JUSTICE TRAINING MANUAL

YWCA USA created a Racial Justice Training Manual as a resource for both internal and external racial justice training and development. The training manual is a robust tool and resource that can aid in developing a local strategy for accomplishing signature outcomes. The manual provides foundational steps to increase overall capacity by providing historical context, concepts, guidance, toolkits, and other resources.

RACIAL JUSTICE TRAINING MANUAL

Domestic Violence Education Challenge

We invite the Spokane community to live out YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women by taking our Learn & Give Challenge. The Challenge will focus on facilitating understanding of the complexities of domestic violence, it’s intersections with race and other social identities, and the severity of the collective impact of domestic violence, oppression, and marginalization on our community.

Take The Challenge

Cultural Competency Exercises

Consider reviewing these sample exercises that can be explored in group settings in order to foster the ability to understand, appreciate, and interact with people from cultures or belief systems different from one’s own. These tools can be shared with your friends, family, your church, or within a work environment.

Review Exercises

Self Care Is A Revolutionary Act

When we’re expected to take care of others emotionally and physically, taking time, energy, and resources for ourselves can feel shameful. Through this Prevention At Home Series, YWCA Spokane’s staff have joined together to create a unique online engagement opportunity focused on cultivating increased community education and awareness surrounding issues related to intimate partner domestic violence and self-care during the pandemic.

PREVENTION AT HOME

YWCA USA Resources

‘ORGANIZE YOUR BUTTERFLIES’ PODCAST

YWCA USA’s Organize Your Butterflies podcast discusses the ways women are working to organize, strategize, and mobilize around issues like equal pay, domestic violence, entrepreneurship, and more.

YWCA USA BLOG POSTS

YWCA USA INFORMATION SHEETS

Courtesy of YWCA USA, the below information sheets cover topics and terms related to immigration, systemic racism, gender violence, social justice-oriented language, YWCA’S Theory of Change, and much more!