ANTI RACIST ACTION
EDUCATE YOURSELF THROUGH THESE ACTIONS
PRACTICE
REV. angel KYODO WILLIAMS is a teacher that I have been following for sometime now.
Her book, Radical Dharma engages the Buddhist and Meditation Communities, with the truth that they must be inclusive and engage with Anti Racist action. There is something in this for all to learn.
I am currently listening to an interview with her on EMERGENCE MAGAZINE podcast. LISTEN HERE.
LAYLA SAAD is new to me during this time. Her work as an author and educator is strong and generous, she offers schooling on how we must learn, act and proceed. Read her book, her blog, listen to her podcast and learn directly from her HERE.
WATCH
JANAYA FUTURE KHAN is a prominent leader in the Black Lives Matter Movement. Their Sunday Sermon on the project of Whiteness is VERY informative. Future speaks with compassion and directness. Sunday Sermons have been happening on Sundays at 12 noon Pacific Time. Investigate more HERE.
13TH is a documentary by AVA DUVERNAY detailing the foundation of systemic racism within the United States, center around incarceration. It is available to view on Netflix.
LISTEN
TEJU COLE is an artist across disciplines and a writer. His words in this interview are poignant and deep. LISTEN HERE
TA-NEHISI COATES is a writer and journalist, author of Between the World and Me. I’ve listened to this interview several times and there is always something new that it makes me consider. LISTEN HERE
PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS
AURORA JAMES founded the 15% PLEDGE calling on businesses to stock their shelves with at least 15% of products from businesses owned by Black people. LEARN MORE HERE.
HOLD THE BUSINESSES YOU SUPPORT ACCOUNTABLE, contact them if diversity matters to you in their offerings, on their staffs, including high level management, in their language and marketing. We have the power as clients to demand the changes we want to see.
GIVE
Please consider supporting these organizations that support Mental Health services for Black and POC communities
BEAM Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective
WHEN SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA - PRACTICE WITH THESE STANDARDS