Week 2 - Topic: Racism & Race (Nov 2 - Nov 6)

Virtual Focus Group conversations on Tuesday, Nov 10 from 4-5pm (login link will be sent to all participants)

Ideally, participants will review and reflect on a resource or two over each day of this week.

Resources for Week 2 of the Challenge

Day 1: 21 Racial Microaggressions You Hear on a Daily Basis - article published in BuzzFeed

Racial Discrimination in the US: A National Health Crisis that Demands a National Health Solution - article published in Journal of Adolescent Health with statistics

Day 2: What Being Hispanic and Latinx Means in the United States - YouTube video (12 mins)

Day 3: American Indian Diversity Conference - YouTube video (11 mins) - Mesa Community College New Media Lab

Day 4: Mary Bassett: How Does Racism Affect Your Health - National Public Radio (NPR) TED Radio Hour (12 mins)

Black Americans Bear the Brunt of the Covid-19 Pandemic’s Economic Impact - NPR Morning Edition (3 mins)

Data on COVID-19 Hospitalization and Death by Race/Ethnicity - from Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Day 5: Color Blind or Color Brave - You Tube video (15 mins)

Additional Resources:

Racism is Real - YouTube video (3 mins) A split-screen video depicting the differential life experiences

How to Talk with Kids about Race - YouTube Video (3 mins)