Focus Areas
Challenging Racism & Education
School is a critical place for students in the formation of their racial identity. To support young people in their journeys, parents and teachers need…
Challenging Racism & Theatre
Theatre plays a vital role in our community as one of the most powerful platforms for storytelling and amplifying the voices of the unheard and…
Challenging Racism & Faith Communities
Faith-based organizations hold unique power in confronting racial inequities because they are trusted institutions rooted in moral authority, community connection, and a commitment to justice…
Challenging Racism & Land Use/Housing
Land-use policies and housing practices have long been central to creating and maintaining racial inequities in the United States. From redlining and racially restrictive covenants…
Challenging Racism & Healthcare
The modern healthcare system has contributed to racial inequities through unequal access, biased treatment, and structural barriers that disproportionately harm communities of color. Historical injustices—such…
Challenging Racism & Law Enforcement
Law enforcement and the modern criminal justice system have played a significant role in perpetuating racial inequities through practices that disproportionately target and penalize communities…
Challenging Racism & Social Services
Challenging Racism has developed a new focus on supporting local non-profit organizations who are on the front lines of servicing the most vulnerable and marginalized…
Challenging Racism & Federal Government
We are continuing our work with the National Park Service at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland. Building on the foundational work that we did last…