Day 20: Taking Action
Congratulations! We know these topics can be uncomfortable and you have committed your time and energy for the last 20 days. In difficult conversations, knowledge can lead to real change. We know these discussions can be difficult and can bring up powerful emotions, but your commitment to increasing your awareness is what will help move our community forward. Real change will not happen overnight, but it starts with each of us individually. Thank you for embarking on this journey with us; I have nothing but hope and excitement for our future - a future of racial equity and social justice for all. Knowledge is power - be powerful!
CHALLENGES
Option 1: Your Next 21 Days. Using the resource lists from the last 21 days, make your own challenge, start a discussion group, book club, or commit to one on-going action you will do to continue to learn about racial equity and social justice.
Option 2: Reflection. What is one thing you would want to share with a friend, family member, or colleague? Take one minute and write it down. Research shows that when you write down your goals, you are more likely to commit to them and achieve them. Or download and print a social justice coloring page and spend 10 minutes reflecting on what you’ve learned during the challenge.
OTHER RESOURCES
The Case For Reparations. Read Ta-Nehisi Coates’ article in the Atlantic on understanding, “The Case for Reparations" or listen to the audio version in the same link
Re-appropriations. Watch Interview with Adrienne Keene Native Re-appropriations (7mins42s)
Watch Embracing Diversity in Ourselves, Our Community, Our World, Part 1. This is one part of a 3-part series on how to heal and move forward.