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4-Week Anti-Racism Challenge (ARC)
WEEK 1: January 12 - 19, 2024
This is your own personal journey. To participate, we ask that you complete at least 3 activities this week. You can use the ARC Tracking tool below to monitor your progress. Choose from of the following:
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VISIT: Moremen Gallery "Perspectives" exhibit of over 30 local and regional African American artists. Moremen Gallery 710 W. Main, Suite 201 (Next to Proof on Main and 21C, across from KMAC). On View through January 2024.
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WATCH: Stamped from the Beginning on Netflix. Using innovative animation and expert insights, this documentary, based on Ibram X. Kendi's bestseller explores the history of racist ideas in America. Watch the trailer here: Stamped from the Beginning
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ATTEND: Another, even better option (to the above) is to watch the film and join a panel discussion directly afterward with Dr. Ricky Jones and other scholars at St. Stephens Church, 1018 S. 15th Street, Louisville. 5:00 p.m. January 16. Panel discussion follows at 6:30 p.m. **You can also watch the film on your own then watch the live panel discussion on St. Stephens’ Facebook or YouTube page.
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LEARN: About how the descendants of the man who commissioned the last known slave ship, The Clotilda, are working to make amends. With Anderson Cooper. 60-Minutes clip
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READ: “Confronting racism is not about the needs and feelings of white people,” The Guardian The Guardian article
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LISTEN: To this podcast with Kyle Kramer, CEO of the Earth and Spirit Center as he talks with Di and Tom Kerrigan about how compassion moves us into action for justice (this discussion begins at minute 13:00). Podcast
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ATTEND: The Color of Compromise: A Celebration of Historical Truth-Telling with Dr. Jemar Tisby on January 20th at 7:00 pm at the Speed Art Museum. This in-person event will highlight the importance of delving into the complex and often overlooked aspects of our history. Get your free ticket here: Free ticket
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READ/LEARN: Recently revealed details of how the banking industry increases disparity in home ownership by selecting who gets discounts on mortgage interest and who does not. (Guess who does not.) Mortgage lenders probe
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WATCH: As Dr. Carlos Hoyt explains How Racial "Equity" Can Be Harmful (7:38 minutes) This is so good! Dr. Hoyt video
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LEARN: About the 1968 story that made national news–of the “Louisville Rebellion,” against police brutality which led to the arrest of “The Black Six.” The Black Six
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CELEBRATE: "The Keepers of the Dream Freedom Award" given to citizens who best exemplify the ideals of Dr. King's vision. The free event serves as a time for the community to come together and reflect on past struggles while celebrating forward progress towards a brighter future. At The Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St., Louisville, K, January 14th, 5 p.m. Learn more HERE
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CREATE your own anti-racism activity. If you like, please share it with us at dikerrigan@listenlearnact.org so we can pass the idea on to others.
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CONNECT: Invite a friend to the 4-week ARC. Just send them this link to sign up! Sign Up Here
Thank you for your commitment.
Debbi and Di
Use the link below to copy or download this ARC Tool to track your progress:
ARC tracking tool.xlsx
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