YWCA is excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Racial Justice Challenge. The YWCA Utah Racial Justice Challenge, which will be held through the month of August, is the action component of the Until Justice Just Is campaign, centered on raising awareness of systemic racism and how each of us can take action to advance justice.

YWCA Utah has a long and proud history of advancing justice within and outside the organization, from modeling a more diverse leadership representation to striving for fair housing where all people can live harmoniously. We are proud to continue to build on our momentum for advancing justice, and the Racial Justice Challenge is a critical component in realizing this vision.

The YWCA Utah 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 works to foster personal reflection, encourage social responsibility, and motivate participants to identify and act on ways to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination. Inviting community members, workspaces, activist, and all people around Utah to join in on these discussions.

For four weeks, daily challenge activities (reading an article, listening to a podcast, reflecting on personal experience, etc.) are posted in the Challenge app and website, allowing participants to connect with one another, discover how racial and social injustice impact our communities, and identify ways to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination. Each week covers a different topic related to equity and social justice.

Please register below to stay tuned for updates on this year’s challenge