I am not a racist. Why do I need to talk about Racism and White Privilege?
If you resonate with this statement, I invite you to join me in my on-going journey of being anti-racist and an ally to my black and brown neighbors. In September you have an opportunity to be part of a 21 OR 7-day Racial Equity Challenge!
If you would like to be included in the weekly conversations, please text or email Pastor Charlane: 530-488-0276, pastor@faithmv.net.
In peace and hope, Pastor Charlane
Still not sure if you want to engage? Here are some comments from our group of 22 who took on the 21-Day Challenge earlier this summer:
If you resonate with this statement, I invite you to join me in my on-going journey of being anti-racist and an ally to my black and brown neighbors. In September you have an opportunity to be part of a 21 OR 7-day Racial Equity Challenge!
- 21 Day Challenge-benefits:in-depth study and conversation with others who are being challenged in similar (or possibly different) ways. BEGINS Sept 13. See the table below for the syllabus.
- 7 Day Challenge- benefits: it is shorter. Some of the same resources found in the 21-day challenge but not quite as in-depth on some topics. BEGINS Sept 20. See the last table below for the syllabus.
If you would like to be included in the weekly conversations, please text or email Pastor Charlane: 530-488-0276, pastor@faithmv.net.
In peace and hope, Pastor Charlane
Still not sure if you want to engage? Here are some comments from our group of 22 who took on the 21-Day Challenge earlier this summer:
- Learning about racism was painful, at times. However, I feel I came out the other side a different person: not only did I learn a ton, but I am more self aware, my heart is open and I am more humble. I highly recommend this! -Carol W.
- The 21 day challenge provides a forum to learn at your own pace and reflect in a safe, caring environment. We all need to do this inner work as part of our call to love our neighbor, not just in our interpersonal relationships, but in the ways we confront policies that perpetuate systemic racism.-Renee R
- I learned SO MUCH in a very comfortable environment. My biggest takeaway is that I need to keep reviewing and learning with an open heart. I would take the class again as the resources and insights were valuable. -Colleen H
- "This was a game changer, a life changer for me. The resources were so thoughtfully chosen and hence very helpful -- and opened me to the extent of systemic racism and my own blindness to it and to my own tendencies to create an "other." Sharing this with others in a compassionate setting magnified the benefit a thousand-fold. I would do it again! - Reverend V
- I find myself thinking almost daily about some of the stories, concepts and written experiences shared in the 21 day challenge. I feel like this is terribly important right now; for me to understand how we got here and how my reality is not the same as the reality of people of color. Listening and learning feels like a crucial first step towards creating real change for racial justice. - Cam B
21 day racial equity challenge
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9/13 What is this and why are we doing this? |
ZOOM in for discussion at 7:00 pm |
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read "Race, Ethnicity and Culture Social Statement" |
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9/14 Locating ourselves and racial identity formation |
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To watch these videos you must sign up for a free NYTimes account. |
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A question to reflect on: How do you think about your own racial identity and its relevance to your life? |
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9/15 The power of self-definition |
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For reflection: How do you define yourself? |
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For reflection: How does it feel when other people tell you who you should be and what you should do? |
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9/16 The intersection of white supremacy and patriarchy |
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9/17 ..continued |
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9/18 Levels of racism: How and where do we see these operating |
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For reflection: Where do you see these levels present in our community? |
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9/19 The intergenerational trauma of racism |
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9/20 Internalized Racism |
ZOOM in for discussion at 7:00 pm |
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9/21 Interpersonal Racism |
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9/22 ..continued |
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9/23 Institutional Racism |
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For reflection: Consider the institutions in which you participate. Where do you see institutional racism? |
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9/24 Structural Racism |
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9/25 ..continued |
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9/26 Recognizing and Dismantling White Supremacist/dominant culture |
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PLEASE excuse the language |
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For reflection: Is there anything from the video or article that resonates with you? |
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9/27 Racism hurts everyone |
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9/28 Changing the narrative |
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9/29 Valuing different ways of knowing |
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For reflection: is there one story that you have held onto that has informed your feelings about another person? (Need not be a racially motivated memory) |
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9/30 Now what? |
Explore this website for inspiration |
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10/1 Being an ally |
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10/2 ..continued |
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10/3 Closing reflections |
Go back and review things that were especially important to you AND/OR if your curiosity has been sparked by something or someone, do some research to learn more. |
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10/4 |
ZOOM in for discussion at 7:00 pm |
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Challenge based on resources from www.eddiemoorejr.com/21daychallenge%20and%20mlpp.org |
7 day racial equity challenge
Date/ Topic |
To watch and/or read |
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9/20 What is this and why are we doing this? |
Zoom in at 6:00 pm for conversation |
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Optional: Conversations on Race |
To watch these videos you must sign up for a free NYTimes account. |
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9/21 Locating ourselves and racial identity formation |
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9/22 Levels of racism: How and where do we see these operating |
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The intergenerational trauma of racism |
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9/23 Institutional Racism |
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9/24 Structural Racism |
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9/25 Recognizing and Dismantling White Supremacist/dominant culture |
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9/26 Valuing different ways of knowing |
Zoom in at 6:00 pm for conversation |
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Explore this website for inspiration |
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Challenge based on resources from www.eddiemoorejr.com/21daychallenge%20and%20mlpp.org |