30 Days 4 Change Challenge
Inspired by journalist Shaan Merchant's "30-Day Justice Plan," the college community will engage in activities from September 28 through October 27 to facilitate learning and motivate change in relation to race and justice. Join us!
Each day during the challenge will be devoted to reading, listening, watching, or acting – moving together toward mutual understanding, equality, and justice.
If you participate in all or part of the challenge, let us know by using the hashtag #PGCCchallenge.
Week 1
SEPTEMBER 28
Watch:
Megan Ming Francis’ “Let’s Get to the Root of Racial Injustice” TEDx Talk.
SEPTEMBER 29
Read:
“Birth-Day” by Lucille Clifton
Reflect:
What waits inside you like an ache? Might it be your Day 1 vision. Will you commit to working every day to achieve it?
SEPTEMBER 30
Support:
Black-owned businesses. Here’s a list of places you can support online or support a local business of your choice.
OCTOBER 1
Listen:
“The Racial Contract,” Social Distance podcast, with Adam Serwer
Discuss with a fellow Prince George's Community College student, staff, or faculty member.
OCTOBER 2
Read:
The Prince George’s Community College Newsletter, The Owl Brief. Look for it in your email inbox!
OCTOBER 3
Read:
"Racism, Rhetoric, and Research: Francis Scott Key and Our National Anthem" by Glenn Johnston
Watch:
“Why We ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing': The Story behind the ‘Black National Anthem”