Day 3 Racial Classifications
Day 3 Racial Classifications
Hello,

In today's Challenge, we'll be taking a closer look at racial classifications, including how they came to be, how they have changed over the years based on the social, economic, and political landscapes, and how they vary based on geographic location.  

Despite their social construction, these categories have a real impact on the lived experiences of individuals. Today's Challenge activities will unpack how this plays out today. 
Watch this short video from Berkeley News, featuring UC Berkeley sociologist G. Cristina Mora, discussing how commercial, political, and cultural interests combined in the 1970s to create a national Hispanic identity. 
Explore this interactive experience, curated by the Understanding Race Project, which provides insight into how individuals are classified into different racial categories based on where they live in the world. 
Watch this TedTalk by Teja Arboleda, a multiracial and multiethnic EMMY award winner, which breaks down the racial categories and gets us wondering, can we move past these categories? 
There are so many ways to engage in this year's 21-Day Challenge, featuring new and improved tools to help you reflect, discuss, and make connections through the Challenge. Check them out, and don't forget to use #YWCAEquityChallenge!
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