21 Day RESJ Challenge by https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys Made with a bold sensibility en-us 2022-06-21 18:49:54 UTC 2025-06-22 14:48:01 UTC hello@padlet.com Day 1 - Check your privilege. Copy and paste in your browser: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.cpedv.org/sites/main/files/oppression_and_privilege_self_assessment.pdf jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2227824501 2022-06-22 12:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2227824501 Day 2 - Check your biases! jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2227825434 2022-06-22 12:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2227825434 Day 3 - Talk with a trusted friend/partner about one of your biases. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable! jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2227826378 2022-06-22 12:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2227826378 Day 4- Let's take a walk down the African American walking tour in Rockville. Invite a friend! Write something that you learned below. jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2227827389 2022-06-22 12:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2227827389 Day 5 - Who's land do you live on? Let's do some research! Go to: https://native-land.ca/ jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2227828226 2022-06-22 12:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2227828226 Day 6 - Journaling time-you've already gone through 5 days of assessments, research, and tours. What are you feeling? What questions do you have? jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2227829079 2022-06-22 12:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2227829079 Day 9- Courageous conversations on race are not easy. You may feel uncomfortable because you're just not used to having them or past trauma may come up. Practice leaning into these talks using some 'community agreements'. Write a few down for yourself and share with a trusted friend. Here are a couple to get you started: 1-What is said here, stays here; what is learned here, leaves here. 2-Offer what you can, ask for what you need. jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2227830906 2022-06-22 12:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2227830906 Day 7 - Empathy is critical during difficult conversations but what exactly is it? Watch this short video with Dr. Brene Brown and ask yourself if you are using empathy in your interactions. jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2227835115 2022-06-22 12:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2227835115 Day 8 - Can you listen empathetically? When someone is talking to you, do you listen or are you thinking about what to say next? Watch this short clip on the power of listening and try it next time you talk with a friend. jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2227841464 2022-06-22 13:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2227841464 Day 10 - Sign up for a training with the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice, set up a time to chat with the Training Program Manager and/or join us for a book club/brown bag lunch! jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229814457 2022-06-24 13:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229814457 Day 11 - Host a brunch, lunch, cook-out where you let your friends now that you will be discussing social justice/racial equity. Ask them to bring a question and be prepared to share a personal story in a safe space. Community agreements/ground rules are a must! jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229816083 2022-06-24 13:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229816083 Day 12 - Check your language. Are you using inclusive language? Read through the American Psychological Association's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 'Inclusive Language Guidelines' here: https://www.apa.org/about/apa/equity-diversity-inclusion/language-guidelines.pdf jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229852784 2022-06-24 14:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229852784 Day 13 - What does inclusiveness mean to you? Take this day to look at things through an equity and inclusion lens in regards to where you work, where you shop, your family, and what you do/where you go for fun. What do you see? Is there inclusivity around us and what does that look like? Journal or talk to a friend about your observations. jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229869814 2022-06-24 14:37:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229869814 Day 14-Find out what each letter of LGBTQIA+ stands for. jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229871794 2022-06-24 14:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229871794 Day 15-Attend an event that celebrates a culture different than your own. jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229874645 2022-06-24 14:43:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229874645 Day 16-Join a book club that focuses on equity and inclusion. Montgomery County Libraries has tons of resources! jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229875902 2022-06-24 14:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229875902 Day 17-Explore the history of Montgomery County by watching Finding Fellowship with Jason Green Chair of the Commission on Reconciliation and Remembrance in Montgomery County. jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229877550 2022-06-24 14:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229877550 Day 18-Attend a Montgomery County Racial Equity and Social Justice Committee meeting. jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229877964 2022-06-24 14:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229877964 Day 19-Learn about the data for the county and why it is important to know about the disparities in regards to education, income, and health amongst our residents. jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229879478 2022-06-24 14:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229879478 Day 20-Explore the meaning behind being an antiracist. jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229880030 2022-06-24 14:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229880030 Day 21 - Clarify the difference between race, ethnicity, and nationality. jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229880843 2022-06-24 14:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2229880843 If you commit to doing the 21 Day RACIAL EQUITY and SOCIAL JUSTICE challenge it is highly recommended that you journal your reflections each day and that you do it with a friend/co-worker. At the end of the challenge write down what moved you the most and/or what questions you have. Please feel free to share them with the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice's Training Program Manager-Jeanette Rojas by e-mailing her at Jeanette.Rojas@montgomerycountymd.gov. jeanetterojas1 https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2258402144 2022-08-10 18:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jeanetterojas1/k2vavp4dz1rurmys/wish/2258402144