21 Day Racial Equity Challenge

JOIN RIT IN THE CHALLENGE!

RIT is a participating organization in the Greater Rochester’s 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge. Communities across the country have issued 21-Day Equity Challenges in an effort to broaden the discussion and understanding of racial equity. In practice, the challenge is 21 days of self-directed learning through daily emails with approximately 10 minutes of content on racial equity.  Originally developed by racial justice educators Dr. Eddie Moore Jr., Dr. Marguerite Penick-Parks and Debby Irving, this renowned program has been embraced by a coalition of local leaders, and is being adapted for the Finger Lakes Region. 

Through broad community engagement, the 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge will increase awareness of critical issues and strengthen our community’s capacity to dismantle all forms of racism. Self-directed learning opportunities will encourage a deeper understanding of race, power, privilege and leadership. Education is the first step. Be a part of the community conversation to inspire action. It takes only 21 days to develop a new habit. It takes leaders to set the path. 

Why an equity challenge?

As Rochester becomes more attuned to the problem of racial injustice, you can leverage the interest and awareness of your employees to increase understanding and education around racial equity. The Challenge will provide your team with demonstrated tools and resources to learn and take action to support a more racially just workplace and community. 

After you sign-up, you will receive an email each day for 21 weekdays from October 23 – November 20 that will provide you with resources to learn and recommendations to reflect or take action to build a more equitable community.