Catch Your Breath (#1)
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd died under the knee of a White Minneapolis police officer while handcuffed and lying face down. His death spurred local protests which expanded nationally and then internationally.
Behind the Scenes: Coming to Terms with Fragility & Privilege (#2)
This week's blog focuses on White fragility and White privilege from the perspective of Amy Hageman, an Associate of Leading Consciously.
Free Resources for Learning About Antiracism (#3)
Are you looking for reliable sources of information on race and racism in the workplace, your community organization, or among your friends?
Broken Hearts - Open Hearts (#4)
This week’s blog is about the momentous change I have witnessed over the last two weeks in White people’s awareness of systemic racism.
A Rose by Any Other Name is Still a Rose: Why Labels Matter (#5)
What's better, Black or African American? If it's okay to say "people of color", why not say "colored person"?
Don’t Just Sit There, Do Something! Part 1 (#6)
How can one person make a difference? Macro action-oriented approaches are all viable options, but personal actions can be more meaningful. But what is right for you to do?
Don’t Just Sit There, Part 2: Initiate the Change You Want to See (#7)
"When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to do something." —Representative John Lewis