The Racial Justice Challenge is a four-week learning engagement that includes daily activities such as reading an article, listening to a podcast, journaling, and more. The 2026 Challenge will focus exclusively on voting rights—honoring 250 years of the American democratic experiment while exposing inequities, uplifting the struggle for access to the ballot, and advocating for a future where every American’s vote is protected, valued, and accessible.
From April 6 – May 4, participants will receive one carefully curated piece of content each day, such as an article, video, podcast, or action step, designed to deepen understanding and inspire meaningful engagement. This streamlined approach allows us to dive deeply into one of the most urgent issues of our time.
New for 2026:
Racial Justice Challenge participants will receive an invitation to join our weekly virtual Connection Hour. The Connection Hour brings together YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley leadership, community partners and local thought leaders for virtual panel discussions and live Q&A sessions focused on advancing race equity in our communities. Participants will hear directly from those working at the intersections of policy, advocacy, education, public health, and community organizing, allowing participants to gain insight into what racial equity looks like in practice and how it aligns with YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Connection Hours will be hosted weekly on Fridays - details forthcoming.
This isn’t just a discussion space but is a community-building space where dialogue, learning and hope come together to explore solutions and imagine what a more just and equitable future can look like in our schools, workplaces, neighborhoods and families. Participants leave each session with greater clarity, deeper connection and a renewed commitment to building communities rooted in equity. Join us!
Registration fees for the Racial Justice Challenge help YWCA move our mission forward. We are proud to offer Corporate and Group Package options. Please inquire at racialjusticechallenge@yourywca.org for details.