Challenging Racism

Challenging Racism CR is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering people to disrupt racism wherever they find it. Challenging Racism has been holding workshops since 2004.

Challenging Racism has been holding conversations for members of the Arlington, Virginia community since 2004. Funded by APS to close the Achievement Gap, Challenging Racism: Learning How was developed for parents as a parallel program to the cultural competency training for faculty and staff. Even before recent headlines brought the problem of racism to light - Ferguson, Trayvon Martin, limiting voting rights, and a hundred other examples - Challenging Racism and its mission were expanding. Challenging Racism has evolved from simply holding one yearlong workshop for parents at an Arlington school, to running several Challenging Racism: Learning How workshops in the same year. In 2016, Challenging Racism developed and ran its first Challenging Racism: Learning to Lead facilitator training to expand its network of facilitators to meet increasing demand for its service. Challenging Racism has also developed curricula and run custom developed programs for other organizations in the community beyond the original APS program. Participants recommend these discussions as... “thought-provoking”, “life-changing”, “invaluable” and “eye-opening”. One woman who recently participated said, “It will challenge and focus you in such a positive way. You will feel energized by what you learn.”

Another said, “Through the exercises, I learned to push on through that uncomfortable moment when someone says something so crazy that I think I could never understand where they are coming from. The best pointer was to say 'What do you mean by that?' and then to really listen. It really works, even with my teenager.”​

Don’t miss this timely conversation!! Racism & Mental Health. Come bring your thoughts & questions.
07/22/2026

Don’t miss this timely conversation!!
Racism & Mental Health. Come bring your thoughts & questions.

We are so grateful for your love & support. Juneteenth was truly a labor of love. We will always honor true history, sta...
07/22/2026

We are so grateful for your love & support. Juneteenth was truly a labor of love. We will always honor true history, stand in the present responsibility & strive to be good ancestors for future generations.

Happy Juneteenth!! ❤️💙🤍We can’t wait to celebrate Juneteenth with you today!!Happy Freedom Day!!!! ❤️🖤💚If you haven’t al...
06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth!! ❤️💙🤍
We can’t wait to celebrate Juneteenth with you today!!

Happy Freedom Day!!!!

❤️🖤💚If you haven’t already, please register for your complimentary tickets (www.tinyurl.com/juneteentharlington) today!

Congrats to the team on an amazing Blues Fest on Saturday! We loved being part of the day's energy and connected with s...
06/15/2026

Congrats to the team on an amazing Blues Fest on Saturday! We loved being part of the day's energy and connected with so many Arlington neighbors and new friends from communities well beyond! We'll see you next at our Juneteenth Community Day this Friday. Get your free tickets (www.tinyurl.com/juneteentharlington) today!

We are THRILLED to have Daniel Tiger and Lyla in the Loop back for this year's Juneteenth Community Day! We are so grate...
06/14/2026

We are THRILLED to have Daniel Tiger and Lyla in the Loop back for this year's Juneteenth Community Day! We are so grateful to our media sponsor, WHUT, for many years of support and for helping to bring the fun for the kids next Friday 6/19 from 4-7pm. Don't miss this family-friendly, FREE event...register today! www.tinyurl.com/JuneteenthArlington

Only 7 days until Juneteenth Community Day!Come & bring a young person to have their Family Tree etched by Ms. Felecia. ...
06/13/2026

Only 7 days until Juneteenth Community Day!

Come & bring a young person to have their Family Tree etched by Ms. Felecia. A priceless gift to discuss their heritage.

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Join us for a safe, family-friendly community celebration as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and invest in the future. Spread the word and invite your friends to join us in community.

📍Wakefield High School, 1325 S. Dinwiddie St., Arlington, VA 22206
📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰4 pm - 7 pm

Be sure to register at the link!!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989831884732?aff=oddtdtcreator


Join us for Challenging Racism's 3rd Annual Juneteenth Community Day—fun, unity, and celebration in person!

Only 8 days until Juneteenth Community Day!One of the things we love most about this celebration is seeing our youngest ...
06/12/2026

Only 8 days until Juneteenth Community Day!

One of the things we love most about this celebration is seeing our youngest community members experience a celebration of FREEDOM!! As adults, we have a responsibility to model what freedom looks like—not just in our words, but in how we show up, celebrate, and build community together.

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun, learning, and celebration! We’re excited to welcome special guests Lyla in the Loop and Daniel Tiger, along with activities for all ages.

Join us for a safe, family-friendly community celebration as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and invest in the future. Spread the word and invite your friends to join us in community.

📍Wakefield High School, 1325 S. Dinwiddie St., Arlington, VA 22206
📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰4 pm - 7 pm

Be sure to register at the link!!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989831884732?aff=oddtdtcreator

We can’t wait to be in community with you!! ❤️🖤💚 #6/19
06/07/2026

We can’t wait to be in community with you!! ❤️🖤💚 #6/19

It’s giving Tuesday friends! As many of you know non profits have been under assault, especially ones that continue to s...
12/02/2025

It’s giving Tuesday friends! As many of you know non profits have been under assault, especially ones that continue to speak out against systemic oppression, racism, bigotry & hate. Please consider a donation to help us continue the conversation. https://arlcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/grant?grant_id=43670

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