2023 Daily Challenges
Getting Started
Welcome to the 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge, a collaboration between the University of Rochester (UR) and the UR Association for Minority Residents and Fellows (AMRF). Thank you for making the time to learn, act, and reflect in this Challenge to develop a deeper understanding of racism and equity barriers in our community.
Why an equity challenge? This is an opportunity for all of us to learn and grow together while building a habit of gaining a deeper understanding for equity. When change starts within each of us, we can make progress toward becoming an equitable community for all.
Whether you signed up directly, received this email from a colleague, or were enrolled in the Challenge by your employer, we’re happy to have you participate with us. Together we will deepen our awareness of and willingness to confront racism, bias, and other social inequities.
What to Expect
The Challenge begins Friday, February 10, 2023 and for the following 21 days (including weekends), you will receive an email to help you explore, develop deeper interpersonal understandings, build a stronger awareness, and be offered opportunities to take action.
We recognize information shared during the challenge may be emotionally and intellectually challenging to engage with, especially for people who have experienced racism and oppression. We understand and encourage you to take a break from the Challenge, whenever you may need and return when you are ready.
If you have any questions, please email equityandinclusion@courtsidecafe.net.
Daily Challenges
Day 1: Culturally Congruent Care
Day 2: Black Maternal Health, Part I
Day 3: Black Maternal Health, Part II
Day 4: Early Childhood Education and Racism
Day 5: Raising Anti-Racist Children
Day 6: Underrepresentation in Education
Day 7: School Choice
Day 8: RCSD Challenges
Day 9: Black Queer History
Day 10: Cluster Hiring
Day 11: Anti-Racism and Music
Day 12: Althea Gibson
Day 13: Racial Wealth Inequality
Day 14: Environmental Inequality
Day 15: Career Pathway Programs
Day 16: Reframing History
Day 17: Slavery to School Discipline
Day 18: AI and Racism
Day 19: Lorena Borjas
Day 20: Mothers of Gynecology
Day 21: Professional Troublemakers