{"id":3175,"date":"2018-05-04T17:15:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-04T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bread.org\/article\/racial-wealth-gap-learning-simulation\/"},"modified":"2025-09-16T13:41:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T13:41:26","slug":"racial-wealth-gap-learning-simulation","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.bread.org\/article\/racial-wealth-gap-learning-simulation\/","title":{"rendered":"Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script><\/p>\n<p>  jQuery(function() {<br \/>\n   jQuery('a[href*=#]:not([href=#])').click(function() {<br \/>\n     if (location.pathname.replace(\/^\\\/\/,'') == this.pathname.replace(\/^\\\/\/,'') && location.hostname == this.hostname) {<br \/>\n       var target = jQuery(this.hash);<br \/>\n       target = target.length ? target : $('[name=' + this.hash.slice(1) +']');<br \/>\n       if (target.length) {<br \/>\n         jQuery('html,body').animate({<br \/>\n           scrollTop: target.offset().top<br \/>\n         }, 1000);<br \/>\n         return false;<br \/>\n       }<br \/>\n     }<br \/>\n   });<br \/>\n  });<\/p>\n<p><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"object-title\">Bread for the World Institute<\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"report-title\">Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-full-size\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bread.org\/sites\/default\/files\/racial-wealth-gap-hero.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"report-container\">\n<p><!-- content block 1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"long-form-special embiggen\">\n<h4>What is the Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation?<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"lead-in-phrase\">The simulation is<\/span> an interactive tool that helps people understand the connections among racial equity, hunger, poverty, and wealth. It is a good first step for people unaware of structural inequality, a support tool for those who want a deeper understanding of structural inequality, and a source of information for experts who want to know the quantifiable economic impact of each policy that has widened today\u2019s racial hunger, income, and wealth divides.<\/p>\n<p><!-- pull quote --><\/p>\n<aside>\n<p class=\"pquote lt\">The simulation helps people understand the connections among racial equity, hunger, poverty, and wealth.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>In the simulation, participants learn how federal policies created structural inequalities\u2014property ownership and education are just two among many areas affected\u2014and how these policies increase hunger and poverty in communities of color.<\/p>\n<p>The simulation guides participants to an understanding of why racial equity is so important to ending hunger and poverty in the United States. Our hope is that participants, in becoming more aware of structural inequality, can support policies that undo and\/or reduce disparities.<\/p>\n<p>Since the simulation emphasizes the importance of racial equity, it can be a helpful companion tool for churches, organizations, agencies, schools, and communities that have begun working on race and want to learn more about the role that public policy has had, over time, in creating structural divides based on race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- content block 2 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-grid\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p><strong>What is the simulation&#8217;s impact?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"emb-cont\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d0y-Fz2Io2s\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p><strong>Bring the simulation to your community.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"emb-cont\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZAShfvn5Dcc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- content block 3 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"long-form-special embiggen\">\n<h4>How does the simulation break down barriers?<\/h4>\n<p>There are many ways of talking or thinking about race. Feeling uncomfortable with the topic can be a barrier to engaging in conversation.<\/p>\n<p><!-- sign-up box --><\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"report-feature kill-float lt\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Sign up to receive updates on racial equity issues and new resources<\/h4>\n<p><!--\n\n\n\n<form method=\"POST\" action=\"https:\/\/secure.bread.org\/site\/SSurvey\" _lpchecked=\"1\" class=\"form-inline\">\n          <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"cons_info_component\" id=\"cons_info_component\" value=\"t\" \/>\n          <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"s_rememberMe\" id=\"s_rememberMe\" checked=\"checked\" \/>\n          <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"remember_me_opt_in_requested\" name=\"remember_me_opt_in_requested\" value=\"true\" \/>\n          <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"SURVEY_ID\" id=\"SURVEY_ID\" value=\"12821\" \/> \n          <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"s_src\" value=\"SURVEY\" \/> \n          <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"s_subsrc\" value=\"racial-wealth-gap-simulation\" \/>\n          <input class=\"sign-up\" type=\"email\" name=\"cons_email\" id=\"cons_email\" value=\"\" size=\"20\" maxlength=\"255\" placeholder=\"name@example.com\" required \/>\n          <span style=\"display:none\"><label for=\"denySubmit\">Spam Control Text:<\/label>\n            <input type=\"text\" name=\"denySubmit\" id=\"denySubmit\" value=\"\" alt=\"This field is used to prevent form submission by scripts.\" \/> Please leave this field empty <\/span>&nbsp; \n          <input type=\"submit\" name=\"ACTION_SUBMIT_SURVEY_RESPONSE\" id=\"ACTION_SUBMIT_SURVEY_RESPONSE\" value=\"SIGN UP\" class=\"button\" \/>\n        <\/form>\n\n\n\n--><br \/>\n<a class=\"primary-button\" href=\"https:\/\/go.bread.org\/page\/39652\/subscribe\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SIGN UP<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Yet these conversations are essential, especially if we are going to end U.S. hunger and poverty. This is one reason the simulation calls for participants to randomly select cards that assign them a racial identity that may be different from their own. This helps break down some of the barriers.<\/p>\n<p>At Bread for the Word, we have seen the simulation change people\u2019s hearts and minds and inspire them to become committed to applying a racial equity lens to their work.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to get started? Watch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZAShfvn5Dcc\">Bringing the Simulation to Your Community<\/a> and learn how.<\/p>\n<h4>How did the simulation come to be and where can it be used?<\/h4>\n<p>The Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation was a joint effort from Bread for the World and NETWORK. The concept and design of the simulation was co-created by Marlysa D. Gamblin, a policy expert on the racial hunger, income, and wealth divide. Marlysa worked closely with Emma Tacke and Catherine Guerrier with NETWORK to pilot the simulation at Ecumenical Advocacy Days (EAD) in April 2017.<\/p>\n<p><!-- pull quote --><\/p>\n<aside>\n<p class=\"pquote lt\">Achieving racial equity means that all people, regardless of race, have fair opportunities to enjoy equal outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>After the initial pilot, Bread dedicated a full year to piloting the simulation in the field and making adjustments to ensure the tool is helpful to a wide variety of communities in different settings.<\/p>\n<p>This tool can be used at home, Bible study, churches, larger gatherings, and schools, and among staff at nonprofits, advocacy organizations, service providers, government agencies, and private entities.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in using the simulation, watch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZAShfvn5Dcc\">Bringing This to Your Community.<\/a> The video gives further details about the simulation. We recommend using the <a href=\"https:\/\/d1w64so4kzmym9.cloudfront.net\/institute\/simulation\/Racial-Wealth-Gap-Facilitator-Guide.pdf\">Facilitator\u2019s Guide<\/a>. The guide offers tips on preparing for and facilitating the simulation in various settings. We also have a <a href=\"https:\/\/d1w64so4kzmym9.cloudfront.net\/institute\/simulation\/Racial-Wealth-Gap-Virtual-Facilitator-Guide.pdf\">Virtual Facilitator&#8217;s Guide<\/a>, if you&#8217;re unable to meet in person. If you want to bring this tool to your church or Bible study, please also download the <a href=\"https:\/\/d1w64so4kzmym9.cloudfront.net\/institute\/simulation\/Racial-Wealth-Gap-Biblical-Study-Guide.pdf\">Biblical Activity Sheet<\/a> below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- content block 4 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"long-form-special embiggen\">\n<div class=\"download-report\">\n<h3>Want to facilitate the simulation virtually? Download these resources:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"download-items\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bread.org\/sites\/default\/files\/racial-wealth-gap-virtual-facilitator-guide.pdf\">Virtual Facilitator&#8217;s Guide<\/a> <em>NEW<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bread.org\/sites\/default\/files\/rwgls_vitual_ppt_final.pptx\">Virtual Simulation PowerPoint<\/a> <em>NEW<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bread.org\/sites\/default\/files\/racial_wealth_gap_learning_simulation_tracking_card.docx\">Action Card Tracker<\/a> <em>NEW<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bread.org\/sites\/default\/files\/virtual_racial_wealth_gap_learning_simulation_spanish.pptx\">Virtual Simulation Powerpoint (Spanish)<\/a> <em>NEW<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Want to facilitate the simulation in person? Download these resources:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"download-items\">\n<p><!--<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bread.org\/sites\/default\/files\/racial-wealth-gap-policies.pdf\">Simulation Print Kit<\/a>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bread.org\/sites\/default\/files\/racial-wealth-gap-print-kit_updated.pdf\">Simulation Print Kit<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bread.org\/sites\/default\/files\/racial-wealth-gap-facilitator-guide.pdf\">Facilitator&#8217;s Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bread.org\/sites\/default\/files\/racial-wealth-gap-policy-packet.pdf\">Policy Packet<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bread.org\/sites\/default\/files\/racial-wealth-gap-biblical-study-guide.pdf\">Biblical Activity Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bread.org\/sites\/default\/files\/racial-wealth-gap-powerpoint_in-person.pptx\">PowerPoint with talking points<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Additional Reading on Race and Hunger<\/h3>\n<div class=\"download-items\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bread.org\/library\/racially-equitable-responses-hunger-during-covid-19-and-beyond\">Racially Equitable Responses to Hunger During COVID-19 and Beyond<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bread.org\/library\/applying-racial-equity-lens-end-hunger\">Applying a Racial Equity Lens to Anti-Hunger Programs<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bread.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reading_briefing-paper-getting-to-zero-hunger-by-2030-july-2017.pdf\">Getting to Zero Hunger: Race, Hunger, and Poverty<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bread.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reading_ending-us-hunger-marlysa-gamblin-march-2017.pdf\">Ending U.S. Hunger by Focusing on Communities Most Affected<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bread.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reading_briefing-paper-mass-incarceration-february-2018.pdf\">Mass Incarceration: A Major Cause to Hunger<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"long-form-special embiggen\">\n<h4>What can I do next to promote racial equity and dismantle racism?<\/h4>\n<p>Now that you have completed the Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation, there are many things that you can do. First and foremost, we want to encourage you to engage in the work of understand how to reverse what has created racial inequities&#8211;racial equity. Racial equity is a <i><b>process<\/b><\/i> that focuses on centering the needs, leadership and power of Black, Indigenous and Other People of Color, as well as a <i><b>goal<\/b><\/i> of achieving equal, and ultimately optimal, outcomes for BIPOC relative to their white counterparts. Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bread.org\/article\/applying-a-racial-equity-lens-to-end-hunger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bread.org\/racialequity<\/a> to learn more about this term, read key reports to understand how racial equity can be applied to policy to end hunger and address racism, and learn about important tools to help you promote racial equity in your work!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"partners\">\n<p>We thank the many organizations that share the simulation with their networks and use it in their work. <a href=\"mailto:bread@bread.org\">Email us<\/a> to learn about becoming a partner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bread for the World Institute Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation What is the Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation? The simulation is an interactive tool that helps people understand the connections among racial equity, hunger, poverty, and wealth. 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