Equip Yourself for the Work Ahead

Promoting equity and justice takes more than conviction—it takes action. Whether you're just beginning or deepening your commitment, these tools are designed to help you take faithful, informed steps at the individual, community, and systemic levels.

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Explore the resources below and find practical ways to live out the call to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly.

Individual Actions

1. Educate Yourself – Learn about systemic inequities, historical injustices, and implicit biases through books, documentaries, and discussions.

2. Acknowledge Privilege – Recognize personal advantages and use them to uplift marginalized voices.

3. Challenge Bias – Interrupt discriminatory comments, stereotypes, or practices when you see them.

4. Support Diverse Voices – Amplify the perspectives of underrepresented communities in conversations and decision-making spaces.

5. Be an Active Bystander – Intervene when witnessing discrimination or injustice in everyday situations.

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Community Engagement

1. Support Minority-Owned Businesses – Make intentional choices to invest in businesses led by underrepresented entrepreneurs.

2. Volunteer with Equity-Focused Organizations – Work with nonprofits that address racial, economic, and educational disparities.

3. Advocate for Inclusive Policies – Push for policies that promote accessibility, fair wages, and equal opportunities in workplaces and schools.

4. Mentor and Sponsor Others – Provide guidance and career opportunities for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.

5. Encourage Inclusive Practices – Ensure diverse representation in community programs, religious institutions, and social groups.

 

Systemic Change

1. Vote and Hold Leaders Accountable – Support candidates and policies that address systemic inequities.

2. Advocate for Equity in Education – Push for inclusive curricula, equitable school funding, and diverse faculty representation.

3. Promote Fair Hiring and Pay Practices – Encourage transparency in wages, hiring practices, and advancement opportunities.

4. Support Criminal Justice Reform – Advocate for fair sentencing laws, community policing, and rehabilitation-focused policies.

5. Engage in Difficult Conversations – Discuss equity issues with family, friends, and colleagues to raise awareness and foster change.