We are incredibly thankful you have come along this journey and made time to learn and reflect on topics of equity. We know these conversations and the feelings they evoke are not always easy but making more space for brave dialogue is one of many steps we can take towards achieving equity. We challenge each of you to share a reflection on your experience with a family member, friend or co-worker to continue the momentum from this challenge.

We need your help! We would like to offer this challenge again in early 2021 for those who did not take the challenge. Please let us know your thoughts on the challenge of what you liked, what you learned, or what you might change by taking our survey below.

Lend a hand by volunteering in your community. Find an in-person or virtual volunteer opportunity or nonprofit service project that fits your schedule and interest by calling 2-1-1 or visiting Catchafire.org

Take action on a civil rights issue that you care about through the ACLU of Michigan.

Explore the Michigan Department of Civil Rights – Racial Equity Toolkit and identify an action to take in your community or organization.

Exercise your right to vote and help others to do the same. Register to vote here, request ballot to vote absentee here, and sign up to be an election worker here.

Connect with a local chapter of Showing up for Racial Justice, a national network of groups and individuals working to undermine white supremacy and to work for racial justice.

Commit your time and talent to Michigan United, which organizes to build the power communities need to win the justice they deserve.

Do better. Many white people do not get involved in the work of racial justice because they do not know where to begin or how to use their voice to promote equity. Please read and challenge yourself to take a few of the actions in this article from Medium, "100 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice". It is going to take all of us to dismantle racism. Today, make the choice to use your voice in support of those who are rarely heard.

United Way of the Lakeshore is offering a safe and secure place for you and other in the challenge to be able to reflect and discuss about what you read today. These reflections are optional but a great way to connect with others.