DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
DEI COMMITMENT STATEMENT
WE value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.
WE appreciate the diversity of the Greater Niagara Region.
WE strive to ensure that every person has equal access to succeed and thrive no matter who they are or where they live.
WE believe feeling validated, respected, and safe within our community empowers all to be heard and understood.
WE commit to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in what we do.
Approved by the United Way of Greater Niagara Board of Directors on November 28, 2023.
14-WEEK EQUITY CHALLENGE
WELCOME TO THE CHALLENGE
In partnership with Niagara University, we are bringing 14 weeks of engaging and educational content, curated by David B. Taylor, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, to our community!
The challenge gives individuals or groups the chance to learn more about race, equity and social justice and how they affect the community we all live, learn, and work in.
Each week, you will be presented with a topic and approximately 20 minutes of materials to read and watch to better understand the issue.
Ready to join the challenge?
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COURSE CONTENT
Week 1 – September 4 – DEI – Preparing for the Challenge
Week 2 – September 11 – Race, Racial Identity & Intersectionality
Week 3 – September 18 – Understanding Privilege
Week 4 – September 25 – Effects of Racism & Racial Trauma
Week 5 – October 2 – Wealth, Income & Economic Opportunity
Week 6 – October 9 – Racial Equity Indigenous Challenge
Week 7 – October 16 – Health & Healthcare
Week 8 – October 23 – Criminal Justice/Legal System
Week 9 – October 30 – Housing and Transportation
Week 10 – November 6 – Education and Affirmative Action
Week 11 – November 13 – Immigration
Week 12 – November 20 – How to Have Difficult Conversations
Week 13 – November 27 – Tools for Equity & Allyship
Week 14 – December 4 – Equity Challenge Wrap-Up and Next Steps
HELPFUL LINKS
Group Discussion Guide courtesy of United Way of Central Iowa
Social Identity Wheel Activity courtesy of United Way for Southeastern Michigan
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
Guidlines for Being Strong White Allies by Paul Kivel
equity CHALLenge archives
Looking for more? View challenge content from previous years below.
INCLUSIVE. EQUITY. COMMUNITY. RESPECT. EVERYONE. DIVERSITY. INCLUSIVE. EQUITY. COMMUNITY. RESPECT.
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