When it comes to racial justice, we can all help to create a more inclusive, safe, and equitable world.  I believe anti-racist work requires us to cultivate self-awareness, take accountability for our actions, and commit to learning and unlearning the social systems that uphold white supremacy and keep people of color marginalized.  Therefore, it’s no simple undertaking but one that requires us to change within to make lasting outwardly change. And the work required will be unique and different for each of us truly committed.

And so it begins with self-reflection.

If we can commit to uncovering our personal biases of race, class, and color, then we can begin the process of exposing the roots that uphold systemic racism.  If we can have the courage to stand up for what’s right, we may embolden others to do the same. And if we can allow healing from racial trauma to take place that we, our families, ancestors, friends, and/or loved ones have endured, we might also begin to heal and help others heal, too.

If you’re able, educate yourself and your children on the impacts of racism and how we can learn to do better for ourselves and others. New York Magazine’s article, 7 Anti-Racist Books Recommend by Educators and Activists has a great list of books to begin your anti-racism learning. You can also help Black Lives Matter by knowing where to donate, sign petitions, protests, etc by clicking this link.

I am not an expert on this important subject matter, nor do I claim that I have all the answers, but I, too, am on a journey to better myself and be an ally for antiracism.   And by doing so, I hope to help others on their journeys, as well.