Racial Justice Challenge
Welcome to YWCA Spokane's 10-Day Racial Justice Challenge
By signing up, you’ve taken an important step toward deepening your understanding of topics and issues that are critical in Spokane.
We hope this Challenge inspires you to advocate for justice and equity within your own circles and within our greater community.
There is no better time than now to support actions that lead toward a more equitable community, one grounded in peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Before You Get Started, We Invite You To:
Set Your Intentions
Take a moment to set your intention. Complete our short pre-challenge survey and reflect on what you hope to learn, unlearn, or better understand over the next 10 days. Consider also writing down your goals or sharing with a friend or accountability partner.
Hold Time to Reflect
Download our Challenge log. This reflection tool is designed to help participants explore how the information shared connects to their own experiences, perspectives, and actions.
Be in Community
Join a virtual debrief on May 27. Many participants value having a dedicated space to share the reflections, insights, and questions that surfaced during the Challenge. This supportive environment fosters deeper understanding of the topics, while shared accountability helps sustain the momentum built along the way.
2026 Racial Justice Challenge
Starts May 11th, 2026
This year's Challenge series will be made available starting May 11th, 2026. If you plan to go through the series with others, please have each person register separately so we can track participation. Thank you!
Previous Challenge Series
As a registered participant of this year's Challenge, you also receive full access to all previously released Challenge series.
2025 Challenge
From abortion access, hair discrimination, and entrepreneurship to Second Amendment protections, suicide, reimagining transit, and biased traffic enforcement we examine the systems impacting marginalized communities through this series.
2024 Challenge
During this Challenge series, we confront medical racism, trans healthcare, anti-fatness, white supremacy in firearm violence and also discuss women’s financial rights and unpaid labor.
2023 Challenge
Discover how accessible housing is a cornerstone of inclusivity, mental health finds its voice through the rhythm of music, and individuals with disabilities become agents of change.
2022 Challenge
Examine the racial and gender wealth gap, LGBTQIA2S+ representation, and the impact of colorism and Islamophobia in media. This challenge confronts critical issues like period poverty, sex education, and abortion restrictions.
2021 Challenge
Learn about hate crimes, domestic violence, wealth gaps, and homelessness to better understand the complexities shaping our communities. By confronting implicit bias, privilege, and the call for reparations, participants foster an anti-racist mindset.
Unravel the nuances of equity and equality, examine the impact of microaggressions, stereotypes, and cultural appropriation. Dive into the intersectionality of race, gender, and identity, addressing the compounding effects of COVID-19 and xenophobia.
We want to thank YWCA Greater Cleveland and YWCA Dayton for inspiring us to create our own challenge series in Spokane. This idea originated with Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. and Debby Irving and has been adapted by many organizations across the country.