The Unity Challenge to Dismantle Racism is designed to create dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership. Participants will explore racial equity and social injustice through activities designed to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination.
This challenge was created by the Dismantling Racism Coalition of Stark County, a collaboration between 15 organizations: Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health, Coming Together Stark County, The Greater Stark County Urban League, Kent State University at Stark, Ohio Department of Education State Support Team Region 9, Stark County Collaborative on Race Relations, Stark Education Partnership, Stark County Educational Service Center, Stark County Health Department and local health departments (Alliance, Canton City, and Massillon), Stark County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery, United Way of Greater Stark County, and YWCA Canton. .
Participants are presented with challenges such as reading an article, listening to a podcast, reflecting on personal experience and more. Activities like these help us to discover how racial injustice and social injustice impact our community, to connect with one another, and to identify ways to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination. This challenge is an exciting opportunity to dive deep into racial equity and social justice. We hope you will join us on this journey!
This challenge was originally developed by Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. and Debby Irving and has been adapted by many organizations across the country. We would like to thank the many organizations, especially United Way of Washtenaw County and YWCA Cleveland, that helped localize information and adapt this training to Stark County!
This challenge was created by the Dismantling Racism Coalition of Stark County, a collaboration between 15 organizations: Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health, Coming Together Stark County, The Greater Stark County Urban League, Kent State University at Stark, Ohio Department of Education State Support Team Region 9, Stark County Collaborative on Race Relations, Stark Education Partnership, Stark County Educational Service Center, Stark County Health Department and local health departments (Alliance, Canton City, and Massillon), Stark County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery, United Way of Greater Stark County, and YWCA Canton. .
Participants are presented with challenges such as reading an article, listening to a podcast, reflecting on personal experience and more. Activities like these help us to discover how racial injustice and social injustice impact our community, to connect with one another, and to identify ways to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination. This challenge is an exciting opportunity to dive deep into racial equity and social justice. We hope you will join us on this journey!
This challenge was originally developed by Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. and Debby Irving and has been adapted by many organizations across the country. We would like to thank the many organizations, especially United Way of Washtenaw County and YWCA Cleveland, that helped localize information and adapt this training to Stark County!
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Dismantling Racism Coalition of Stark County Chapters:
In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd, Canton, like many cities across the country witnessed community unrest. In June 2020, The Dismantling Racism Coalition of Stark County was formed in response to this turmoil with the goal of raising awareness of systemic racism in our communities. Since the Coalition’s formation, their message has reached thousands of community members through various initiatives and partnered with dozens of organizations to continue deepening the awareness about all levels of racism and how it impacts us locally.
Chapter 1: Download full PDF
Chapter 1: Download full PDF
This Challenge was originally developed by Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. and Debby Irving and has been adapted by many organizations across the country to reflect their local communities. It is designed to create dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership. Many thanks to the organizations, especially United Way of Washtenaw County and YWCA Cleveland, that helped localize information and adapt this training to Stark County!
Chapter 2: Download full PDF - Page 1 | Page 2
Chapter 2: Download full PDF - Page 1 | Page 2
Following the rollout of the 15-Day Unity Challenge to Dismantle Racism, the Coalition engaged with the local community to determine where and how the work to dismantle racism would continue. Community dialogue determined three topical case study topics.
From October to December 2020, the Coalition facilitated three online community discussions on Education, Privilege, and Allyship. The discussions were designed to continue the conversation concerning racism and discrimination and were well attended. Following the education case study conversations, behavioral health was identified as an opportunity for learning and led to three additional community dialogue sessions. Future case studies will include housing, wealth disparities, and faith-based perspectives to address dismantling racism.
Chapter 3: Download full PDF - Page 1 | Page 2
From October to December 2020, the Coalition facilitated three online community discussions on Education, Privilege, and Allyship. The discussions were designed to continue the conversation concerning racism and discrimination and were well attended. Following the education case study conversations, behavioral health was identified as an opportunity for learning and led to three additional community dialogue sessions. Future case studies will include housing, wealth disparities, and faith-based perspectives to address dismantling racism.
Chapter 3: Download full PDF - Page 1 | Page 2
8-Day and 15-Day Unity Challenge to Dismantle Racism Details:
Click below to view each day's content.
Note: The challenge is designed for participants to receive a daily email by registering above. However, you can also access the content below.
We kindly ask you do not forward the links below. Thank you!
(Our 8-Day Challenge covers Day 1-6, 13, 14)
Note: The challenge is designed for participants to receive a daily email by registering above. However, you can also access the content below.
We kindly ask you do not forward the links below. Thank you!
(Our 8-Day Challenge covers Day 1-6, 13, 14)
Personal Racial Identity
Understanding and Reflecting on Our Bias
What is Privilege?
*Warning the link "5 common types of privilege" may not be suitable for all ages. Explicit language is included. Please be advised.
Talking About Race Is Challenging for Some. Here's Why.
The Impact of Racial Trauma on Black, Indigenous and other POC
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Ways to Process
- Share your reflections each day's topic on social media using the hashtags #UnityChallenge #DismantlingRacism
- Join the Unity Challenge Facebook group to connect with fellow participants. Click here.
Interested in doing more than participating in the challenge? Are you ready to make a real step towards Dismantling Racism in Stark County? By endorsing the challenge you are making a public commitment to do your part. All Stark County businesses, individuals, and agencies are encouraged to apply.
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The Dismantling Racism Coalition of Stark County and the Unity Challenge to Dismantle Racism are sponsored by:
Unity Challenge Endorsers:
3rd Street Community Church
Abiding Saviour Lutheran Church
Alliance for Children and Families
Aultman Health Foundation
Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health
Coleman Professional Services
Coming Together Stark County, Inc.
Cultural Ally for Stark MHAR
ERRAND XPS 747, LLC
Faith United A United Methodist Church
Greater Stark County Urban League
Jonathan Thurman
JRC Cares
Kent State University at Stark
Latino Business League
Light After Loss
Lighthouse Ministries
OSU EFNEP
Paula Ledoux
Plain Local Schools
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Project REBUILD, Inc.
Restoration Community Services LLC
Rocio Nohemi Hernandez Segura
Sky Witness Healing Arts, LLC
Stark Area Regional Transit Authority
Stark County Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Stark County Educational Service Center
Stark County Fatherhood Coalition
Stark County Health Department
Stark County Mental Health Addiction Recovery
Stark Education Partnership
Stark Library
Stark State College
StarkFresh
State Support Team Region 9
STEAMM Academy @ Hartford Middle School
Stucky Sayner Architects
Temple Israel of Canton
The Relationship Center
Tiqvah Hands of Hope
TomTod Ideas
Union Baptist Church
United Steelworkers Local 9187
United Way of Greater Stark County
Vertava Health of Ohio
Voyager Program, Inc.
Women's Impact Council
YWCA Canton
The Unity Challenge to Dismantle Racism is sponsored by the Dismantling Racism Coalition of Stark County. Please direct any questions or concerns to the Coalition by emailing us at dismantlingracism.stark@gmail.com