Yes, I used the exact same title as last year’s post. Because it’s still true and more salient than ever!
In this time of critical mass, we have an opportunity to make changes at every level. Governor Wolf just declared Juneteenth a state holiday.
Time to make Juneteenth a federal holiday!
Original Juneteenth order found in the National Archives:
Some ways to help others:
And some ways to help yourself. We need you alive and doing okay!
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The emotional impact of watching white people wake up to racism:
Medical professionals bias tiktok:
“Dear fellow White ladies” video:
White progressive backlash:
“This google doc was thoughtfully put together for white people and white parents. Read, teach your children, others, and more importantly yourselves. Do NOT rest on the laurels of black people and expect them to continue to do the work for you.”:
DC physician’s Detroit childhood Girl Scouts experience:
How to show support to Black colleagues:
For White academics:
Your Black colleagues aren’t okay:
“Dear White People: this is what we want you to do”:
“White folks wanting to help? Here’s your one freebie”:
Thread of reading list recommendations from Victoria Alexander:
The Anti-racist book list:
Book recommendations to share with young readers from Kathie MacIsaac:
Someone said I did a racism, now what?
What to say when someone says something racist or bigoted in everyday situations:
Saturday, 6/13, 10:00 am:
This workshop is aimed at helping White women (trans-inclusive, NB-inclusive) to understand and work on their own racism/ gain understanding of systemic racism. (Women of any race may attend, but Black and Brown women may find it remedial!)
Emphasis on movement perspective of connection, cooperation, safety, kindness, trust, and inclusion, rather than the western-masculine model of critical and exclusionary activism.
WHAT really is race?
WHY is race hard to talk about?
WHY is “White women” a charged term?
HOW does feminism fit in?
HOW can we heal racism?
WHAT can White women do to help?
Presented by Dr. Liz Yaelingh-Scoffins of Intersectional Life Counseling & Psychology
$25 (or request scholarship if needed)
BIPOC may attend for free using the code: BiPOC
20% of proceeds will be donated to the BLM cause (TBD).
Register Here: http://www.ombabycenter.com/race-action.html
Zoom link will be provided in a reminder e-mail prior to the workshop.
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Furthermore, no matter how hard we work on it, no one owes you or me absolution. That’s not how this works. Become better because it’s the right thing to do and will make society better for all of us.
If you are interested to watch the proceedings live today, you can view them here:
:Kari Schibevaag :Logan Johnson
As some of you know, many years ago I was a Rotary exchange student to Norway. Today is Norway’s Birthday (Constitution Day)! Norway has more layers to its history and diversity than some may realize. Let’s look at some of them!
…Senker drømmer for alt på vår jord…
Norway’s national anthem:
Historic Syttende Mai children’s parade from NATO:
And if you are watching Eurovision this weekend, check out Norway’s group, KEiiNO, featuring Sámi songwriter Fred Buljo who incorporates traditional indigenous joik singing style into their performance:
For all who observe, Happy Easter!
Remember, families come in all shapes and sizes:
And Dr. Lisa Lewis discusses origins of Easter Eggs here:
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