21 Step Equity Challenge

The 21 Step Equity Challenge is an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives and communities.

The 21 Step #EquityChallenge is an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives and communities. Topics take you through a journey that starts with understanding internalized racism and explores how racism permeates person-to-person interactions, institutions and social structures. 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

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city of Vincennes

KCDC

Vincennes University

Duke

KCPL

 

Good Samaritan Hospital

KCCC

WHO

Open to anyone looking to understanding internalized racism and explores how racism permeates person -to person interactions, institutions and social structures

WHY

To help deepen understanding, suggest ways to take action, and help launch what we hope will be a lifelong commitment to improving equity and inclusion in our community.

How it Works

  • Each step will have information, links to articles, videos, and more about a specific topic. The challenge is to spend time on each level(approximately 15 minutes) learning and getting a better understanding of the equity issues we face. 
  • You can participate solo or form a small group to discuss topics.
  • We will present you with ideas on actions you can take to help improve equity issues in your community.

Equity Challenge Content

Week 1
Week 1:
Race & Racial Identity

Week 2
Week 2:
Topic: Privilege

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Week 3:
Topic: White Fragility

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Week 4:
Topic: Internalized Racism

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Week 5:
Topic: Black Lives Matter

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Week 6:
Topic: Stereotyping 

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Week 7:
Topic: LBGTQ

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Week 8:
Topic: Adverse Childhood Experience

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Week 9:
Topic: Effects on Healthcare

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Week 10:
Topic - Microaggression

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Week 11:
Topic: ageism

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Week 12:
Topic: Disability

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Week 13:
Topic: Effects on Housing

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Week 14:
Topic: Effects on the Legal System 

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Week 15:
Topic: Immigrants and Refugees

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Week 16:
Topic: Building Race & Equity Culture

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Week 17:
Topic: Allyship/being an Ally 

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Week 18:
Topic: Racial Wealth Gap 

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Week 19:
Topic: Understanding Bias

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Week 20:
Topic: Talking Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

with Young People 

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Week 21:
Topic: Review and Reflections 

WHAT WE FIGHT FOR!

United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. That work calls us to confront the challenges and disparities in our communities and state. In each pillar of our work – Health, Education, and Financial Stability, which we recognize as the building blocks for a good quality of life and strong community – residents face disparities along racial and ethnic lines.