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Welcome to United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region's MLK 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge 2023. We hope you enjoy participating in the challenge by reading, watching and listening to the daily selections.

We would appreciate any feedback you have about the challenge. Please reach out to us with feedback or questions by emailing info@uwdor.org.

Thank you,



The Members of United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee

“Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in."

- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (March for Integrated Schools, 4/18/1959)

From NBC NEWS

King in 1967: My dream has 'turned into a nightmare'

Read Here

From ABC NEWS

A DEEPER LOOK INTO THE LIFE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., 50 YRS AFTER HIS DEATH

Watch Here

From ENGLISH SPEECHES

Martin Luther King, Jr. Speech: I Have A Dream

Listen Here

Please note that we do not endorse the stories above, we are simply providing a list of resources pertinent to DEI topics.

United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community. It is our responsibility to amplify voices of color and bring awareness to the challenges faced by historically marginalized communities.



United Way is committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racist principles and continues to work towards preventing further isolation and mental health barriers.

We here at United Way of the Dutchess and Orange Region empathize with the grieving families of those we lost to COVID-19 and we want you to know that you are not alone.

As of June 13th, 2022, over one million people have died of covid. If you or anyone you know is trying to cope with the death of a loved one due to COVID-19, New York Health offers support counselors, educational resources, online wellness groups, and more.

Call NY Project Hope at (844) 863-9314 today and know that we at United Way are here for you.

If you are in need of assistance regarding one or more of the following; nutrition assistance, elder services, substance abuse, access to healthcare, etc., please call our free 24-hour emergency hotline at 2-1-1 and our trained specialists can connect you to thousands of local health and human services resources. Please visit https://www.211hudsonvalley.org/ to learn more.

 If your organization is interested in additional volunteer opportunities, click here.

The 21-Day Equity Challenge is sponsored by Corporation for National and Community Service .