Previous articles outlined an initiative sponsored by the St. Thomas Racial Justice Committee, the 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge (https://www.debbyirving.com/21-day-challenge). Each day (which need not be consecutive), you can select from the challenge website to read, listen, watch, notice, connect, engage or act.

The challenge may not be what you expect. What do you expect? Take a leap of curiosity and engage in this multi-cultural, multi-media, and fun resource. Watch Systemic Racism Explained, a 4-minute video that illustrates what systemic racism is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrHIQIO_bdQ 

The video also defines key terms, explains why (in some areas of the country) two students who live a few streets apart attend vastly different school systems, and how we can all work to lessen the effects of systemic racism. Take 4 minutes to watch and consider engaging others in dialogue. What is your reaction to the video? What surprised or troubled you? What action can you take?