Racism exists, ignorance exists, white privilege exists. It is time for us to educate ourselves about the systemic racism that exists in our country. We must stand up and fight for people of color. No lives matter until black lives matter.
I felt pain, guilt, sadness, and anger after learning about the murder of George Floyd. I realized that I am ignorant and uneducated in the face of systemic racism in the United States. I knew I needed to educate myself, help in anyway I could, and have conversations about this issue. This podcast is a vulnerable self-reflection that I hope people can relate to and learn something from. I am not here to teach or preach. I am imperfect and I am learning, but I will not quit showing up. Please, if I misunderstood, mispoke, or need to be corrected on anything, reach out to me. I am learning and am prepared to make mistakes. However, I am willing to learn. This is HARD, but together we can fight for change.
Resources:
Sign petitions @ https://www.change.org
Petitions that need to be signed: Justice for George Floyd, Justice for Breonna Taylor, Justice for Willie Simmons, Justice for Ahmaud Arbery, Repeal 50-a: a law that deems police and correctional officer files "confidential", Hands Up Act: punish police for shooting unarmed citizens, Ban Rubber Bullets.
https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-ibram-x-kendi-on-how-to-be-an-antiracist/
FOLLOW:
@reclaimtheblock
@ethelsclub
@colorofchange
@theconsciouskid
@privtoprog
@naacp
@civilrightsorg
@showingupforracialjustice
@blklivesmatter
@unitedwedream
@mvmnt4blklives
Books:
White Fragility by Robin Diangelo
A Good Time for the Truth: Racism in Minnesota
How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X Kendi