GCPS encourages staff, students, families, and community members to join the 21-day Racial Equity Challenge, a free community activity sponsored by United Way of Greater Atlanta.
Studies show that disparities across race and zip codes—around Metro Atlanta and among Gwinnett neighborhoods—limit the opportunities for some young residents. United Way’s Racial Equity Challenge is a powerful opportunity to “learn more, grow as an ally, and advocate and reimagine a united path forward” for a more equitable community that ensures all children and young people are on the path to fulfilling their potential.
The self-guided learning activity will explore the history and impact of racism and how it has shaped child well-being across Greater Atlanta. Participants will gain insights, explore tools for courageous conversations, find resources for healing, and make connections to a network of equity-centered community leaders.
About United Way:
United Way of Greater Atlanta brings together people and resources to tackle complex issues and drive sustainable, positive change to help our community thrive. Part of United Way’s global non-profit network, United Way of Greater Atlanta prioritizes investments to support children and families, including programs to build Strong Learners, to help young people become College- and Career-Ready, to support Economic Stability for families, and to ensure a Brighter Future in communities with low Child Well-Being scores.
Registration is free, and anyone can participate—individually or with a group. Starting in March and continuing for seven weeks, participants will receive three emails each week with readings, videos, podcasts, and ways to take action, including invitations to virtual events and social media groups that are exclusively for challenge participants.
To participate, send your name and email address to racialequitychallenge@unitedwayatlanta.org. You will receive a sign-up link by email.
On the United Way website, learn more about the United for Racial Equity and Healing Fund and United Way's efforts to advance an equitable community.
“We hope that Gwinnett residents who complete the challenge will choose to stay engaged with this work,” says Rachael Warnsley, United Way’s senior director of development. “The Gwinnett Racial Equity and Healing Initiative will continue to provide local learning and engagement opportunities around racial equity and healing.” To stay involved with the Gwinnett initiative, send your name and email address to gwinnett@unitedwayatlanta.org.