I’m overwhelmed. 2020 hasn’t started well. First Covid, and now international protesting occupies our thoughts, visions and conversations. I’m not sure what to do, but I KNOW remaining silent and watching things play out is not it.
If you are feeling anything remotely like me, you are wondering what you should do. And you’re uncomfortable. Â That’s good. Â We all need to get uncomfortable. That is how change happens. It’s a sign of growth.
I am a 58 year old privileged white woman of means and I coach professionals for a living to take action for themselves. Today, I feel the need to pivot slightly and take action to benefit those  without my privilege. I need to take action to help put everyone on the same playing field with the same equipment and opportunity to win. If you are wondering what you can do, I have some ideas. See if any of them resonate with you. The more uncomfortable they make you—-the better?
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Educate yourself. We cannot ask black people to educate us. It is our responsibility. There are many good podcasts, videos, articles and books out there right now. Â Here are just a few resource and action ideas:
- White Fragility 101 Podcast: A look by the author of what White Fragility is and why white people have such a hard time talking about racism in America.
- Support Black owned businesses, like bookstores instead of Amazon.
- Watch Trevor Noah’s video . It explains so much.
- Download Obama’s Toolkit for for advocacy of fair, safe and effective community policing. It’s full of education and actions you can take to help.
- Become a member of Color of Change: Support Color Of Change, the largest online racial justice organization in the country, and help us fight to end the war on Black people in our country.
- Donate to The Bail Project: fighting for a more just equitable and humane pre-trial system.
- Follow black groups on your social media so you can start to listen. And just listen and support.
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