Вызов расовой справедливости

A Catalyst for Racial and Social Justice Work

2025 Challenge

The Racial Justice Challenge helps raise awareness of systemic racism and teaches us how we can advance justice. The Challenge fosters personal reflection, encourages social responsibility, and motivates participants to identify and act on ways to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination.

This year, we deepened into the following 4 main topics: Bodily Autonomy, Financial Empowerment, Gun Violence, and Transportation.

Make the most of this experience.

What to Expect

This series is designed to help community members, organizations, and businesses dedicate time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly around issues dealing with race, power, privilege, and leadership.

Each topic gives access to articles, videos, and podcasts that dive into each of our Challenge topics. 

Consider dedicating 15-60 minutes a day to digest the Challenge content. Afterward, we suggest you hold time to reflect and discuss these topics with friends, family, and colleagues. 

I realized that no matter how involved I am and how much I think I know there is always more to learn.

- Taryn, Challenge Participant

This challenge gave me a lot to think about and sit with. I feel more equipped to have conversations about race and equity with my peers.

- Brit, Challenge Participant

I've loved every one of the challenges and I've saved them all for future viewing. I care deeply about making real change; there is so much to be done!

- Shannon, Challenge Participant

Over 1,500 Individuals and Organizations Have Taken the Challenge

Taking the Challenge How Your Business Would Benefit

The role businesses and corporations play in promoting racial equity and social justice has never been more critical. These sectors have a unique opportunity and responsibility to give back to their communities by deepening their knowledge of racial and social justice issues.

The Racial Justice Challenge beckons these organizations to step forward as advocates for real change. Participating in this challenge demonstrates an alignment with corporate values, benefits the workforce, and contributes to a more equitable Spokane.

Previous Challenges Released

2024
2023

Embark on a transformative journey where the powerful intersection of disability, housing, mental health, and music takes center stage. As we delve into racial equity and justice, we illuminate the interconnected narratives shaping our communities. 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. Through engaging resources and meaningful discussions, we unpack the layers of this intersectionality, fostering a deeper understanding of how these elements coalesce to create a more just world.

2022

In the 2022 Challenge, a spectrum of critical issues converge to explore a more just and inclusive world. Participants explore interconnected topics, including closing the racial and gender wealth gap, advocating for LGBTQIA2S+ representation in media, grappling with colorism, and challenging Islamophobia in TV and film. The challenge takes a closer at critical social issues, such as period poverty, comprehensive sex education, and abortion restrictions. By engaging in curated resources and personal reflection, this challenge is a call to action, encouraging all to become advocates for equity and justice.

 

2021

Приступите к исследованию социальной идентичности и систем угнетения в рамках «Вызова 2021». Он погружается в сложное взаимодействие различных уровней угнетения, преступлений на почве ненависти, домашнего насилия, разрыва в уровне благосостояния и бездомности, проливая свет на сложности, которые формируют наши сообщества. Участники раскрывают суть действия по возмещению ущерба, противостоят скрытой предвзятости, привилегиям и белизне, а также воспитывают антирасистское мышление. Мы надеемся, что это поможет вам разрушить барьеры, подвергнуть сомнению системную несправедливость и создать более справедливое и инклюзивное сообщество для всех.

2020

«Вызов 2020» исследует нюансы между справедливостью и равенством и раскрывает влияние микроагрессии, стереотипов и культурного присвоения на маргинализированные сообщества. Участники глубже погружаются в интерсекциональность расы, пола и идентичности, а также рассматривают комплексные последствия COVID-19 и борются с ксенофобией. Эта проблема также решает проблему неравенства, заложенного в правовой системе, жилье и системе перехода от школы к тюрьме. Занимайтесь повседневной деятельностью и пользуйтесь тщательно подобранными ресурсами, которые помогут вам разрушить системные барьеры и создать более справедливое и инклюзивное сообщество.

Подтверждение

Особая благодарность доктору Эдди Муру-младшему и Дебби Ирвинг, создателям оригинального 21-дневного конкурса по формированию привычек расового равенства, который вдохновил YWCA со всей страны на создание ежегодного обучающего конкурса.

Блог

Июл 11, 2025 Июл 17 @ 12:29 пп

Supporting Survivors and their Pets: How Students Are Making a Difference

Learn how students at a local vet school are making a difference in the lives of survivors and their pets staying at our safe shelter.

Июл 1, 2025 Июл 17 @ 12:29 пп

Books to Prisoners: YWCA Spotlight

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Июл 1, 2025 Июл 17 @ 12:29 пп

Violence Prevention: Adapting in the Face of Funding Cuts

Even in the face of change, we are staying rooted in our mission. Together, we can keep building a community defined by safety, justice, and dignity for all.

События

Май 15, 2025 Июл 17 @ 2:00 пп - 3:30 пп

DV 201 Training: Learning In Action

Join YWCA Spokane for this important sequel, virtual training on July 17th at 2:00pm. Learn more about the unique barriers and challenges survivors navigate on a daily basis and talk through how you might help a survivor.

Июн 3, 2025 Июл 21 @ 9:00 дп - Июл 25 @ 2:00 пп

July 2025 Transformations Camp

July Transformations Camp Join Us! Transformations camp is a week-long summer camp held at YWCA Spokane through a partnership with Strong Women Achieving Greatness (SWAG). Transformations Camp offers a safe environment for young people to build confidence, identify strengths, foster…

Май 2, 2025 Июл 30 @ 1:15 пп - 2:45 пп

The Thread – A Writing Workshop Series for Survivors – This July with Tara Karr Roberts

A writing workshop series for survivors of domestic violence happening once a month on a Wednesday from April through October. This month with Tara Karr Roberts.