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RACE & GENDER EQUITY
OUR EQUITY WORK
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Racial Justice Challenge
YWCA Utah’s Racial Justice Challenge is designed to create dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership. The Challenge invites community members to foster personal reflection and act on ways to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination.
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RACE EQUITY COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT
YWCA Utah is conducting a multi-year Race Equity Community Assessment aimed at gaining deeper insights into racial and gender inequities within Salt Lake County. The objective is to identify key areas of disparity and provide actionable recommendations for sustainable change. This research is led by BIPOC and QTBIPOC individuals, including community co-researchers.
For QTBIOPC Salt Lake Residents who are interested in partcipating as interviewees please click below:
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COLOR COLLECTIVE
The Color Collective is a designated community space and multi-genre program for Queer, Womxn, Femmes & Non-Binary Persons of Color (Black, Indigenous, POC) who are living in Utah. This program is designed for participants to come together for healing, empowerment, and reconciliation in their experiences of racism, sexism, and other intersectional oppressions.
Thank you to Meeyong Schwartz, Sarah May, Viviana Felix, the co-founders of Color Collective, for creating a program that is BIPOC driven, and centered in our local community
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PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY
YWCA Utah is a leading voice for advocacy and empowerment. Our public policy work recognizes the need to make systemic changes to improve the lives of all marginalized people. Our public policy agenda centers racial and gender equity in affordable housing, childcare, domestic and sexual violence, mental health, and reproductive justice.
RACIAL JUSTICE CHALLENGE
YWCA Utah’s Racial Justice Challenge, formerly know as the 21-Day Challenge, is designed to create dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits. Click below to explore our challenge over the years, and engage in topics that have helped push conversations in our state about creating a more equitable future.
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Click below to download all content from the 2020 Racial Justice Challenge
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Click below to download all content from the 2021 Racial Justice Challenge
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RACE & GENDER EQUITY RESOURCE LIST
Embark on an educational journey about racial justice by learning through our carefully curated resources. We believe that this journey is not just about acquiring knowledge but about cultivating empathy, understanding, and meaningful action. It's a lifelong commitment to challenging biases, dismantling systemic inequalities, and fostering a more just and inclusive society.
We recognize that each person's learning style is unique, and that's why our resources come in various forms - from articles and books to podcasts, documentaries, and educational workshops. Whether you prefer immersive storytelling, analytical discussions, or hands-on experiences, there's something here to resonate with your approach to learning. We encourage you to explore these resources with an open heart and mind, engaging with diverse perspectives and voices to deepen your understanding and contribute positively to the ongoing dialogue on racial justice. Together, let's take meaningful steps towards a more equitable and just world.
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