HONOLULU (HI Now) - The Stand Against Racism Challenge is an exciting opportunity to dive deep into racial equity and social justice. This year, YWCA will be investigating Critical Race Theory, Living Wage, Film and Television, and Reproductive Justice. Participants will be able to download an app for their phone or visit the challenge website to engage with curated articles, podcasts, videos, activities and more. The SAR Challenge registration went live Monday, February 14th, and the challenge will begin April 4th and continue (Monday –Friday) through May 2nd.
Now more than ever, it is important for everyone to be open to a dialogue to better understand these complex racial and social justice issues that have been gripping our country. Whether this is your first move towards racial equity, or you are an expert, this challenge will increase your knowledge to create change in yourself and your community. By joining the Stand Against Racism Challenge, you will be learning, and you’ll become better prepared to develop social awareness and empathy which are vital for people to build social connections with others.
Participation in an activity like this helps participants discover how racial injustice and social injustice impact their community, to connect with one another, and to identify action steps to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination. This is an exciting opportunity to join a learning community dedicated to racial equity and social justice.
To explore how the topics in this year’s challenge affect our local ‘ohana, we will also be incorporating content and resources specifically highlighting unique issues and perspectives in Hawai’i.
Since the challenge first began in 2019, over 30,000 participants from 48 states have taken the challenge. This year, 65 YWCAs across the country are working together to provide a brave space for conversation. Participation is free, open to all and recommended for ages 18+.
Registration for the challenge is now open here.
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