Hello! For today's challenge we're focusing in on implicit bias. Implicit bias  refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. Implicit bias is pervasive across nearly all social interactions, and since individuals are often unaware they may have it, can be difficult to spot. Becoming aware of one's implicit biases is a lifelong process, but the following activities are great starting points. We carry preconceived judgements of those around us, but we can begin to deconstruct them once we are aware of them.

Watch this video on how implicit bias affects children of color, even in preschool, and if you want to dive deeper into the source material, read this research summary brief by the Yale Child Study Center on implicit bias in early education.

Take  Project Implicit's Hidden Bias tests ,  created by psychologists at top universities, to uncover some of your own unconscious biases, and check out this article from PBS to learn more on implicit bias. You can access the test as guest.

Listen to the episode "Hidden Brain: The Mind of the Village" by NPR to gain a better understanding of how implicit bias plays out in real life and the damaging effects it can have. This episode begins with the sound of a police shooting and may not be suitable for all listeners.

If you haven't already, download your 21-Day Challenge Reflection Journal to process. Join our Private Facebook Group where you can engage with other challenge participants! Share your participation on social media with this special graphic and the hashtag #YWCAEquityChallenge Apply our custom Facebook Frame to your profile, which you can see a mockup of here. If you're a group lead and didn't see your Group Toolkit, check your email from Thursday. If you signed up since then, we'll send the toolkit as soon as possible.

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