At United Way, we know that addressing inequity is critical to accomplishing our mission of building communities of stable households and thriving children. But to do so, we must understand our history and what drives these disparities. When we take it upon ourselves to learn, grow and educate others, we are doing our part to build a brighter future for our region. Find content from our 2023 21-Day Equity Challenge below.
2023 EQUITY CHALLENGE: Kickoff Week
Day 1: Welcome to the 2023 21-Day Equity Challenge!
2023 EQUITY CHALLENGE: Week 1
Day 2: Why Center Equity? How Equity is Different from Equality.
Day 3: Bias & Stereotypes: No More Shortcuts
Day 4: Talking with Children About Diversity and Equity
Day 5: Education Equity
Day 6: Practicing Radical Self-Care During Your Equity Journey
2023 EQUITY CHALLENGE: Week 2
Day 7: How Our Social Environment Impacts our Health and Quality of Life
Day 8: Vital Signs: Inequity in Black Maternal Health Care
Day 9: Health Equity and the Built Environment
Day 10: Bringing Awareness to Disabilities: A Natural Part of the Human Experience
Day 11: Moving Toward Mental Health Equity
2023 EQUITY CHALLENGE: Week 3
Day 12: Violence: A Historical and Timely Thread in Systems
Day 13: Mass Incarceration: An Injustice System?
Day 14: Freedom from Violence for All – A Look at Gender-Based Violence
Day 15: Body Terrorism and Body Liberation
Day 16: Housing Inequities and their Impact in Metro Detroit
2023 EQUITY CHALLENGE: Week 4
Day 17: An Introduction to Code-Switching and Creating Space for All to Show Up as Their Authentic Selves
Day 18: Inclusion: An Intentional Process to Creating Spaces for All
Day 20: Art and Equity- How Can Personal Expression Support Social Justice?
Day 21: Fighting for Equity and Justice: Advocacy & Allyship for Racial Justice