View this post on Instagram For some these tips may seem obvious, but for those who are struggling with understanding how to help right now this lil guide is a great starting point. Keep learning, keep growing! Shout out @indivisibleteam for these guidelines that I illustrated. Have a good weekend everybody! 💐 A post shared by Holden Mesk (@holdenmesk) on Jun 26, 2020 at 9:04am PDT
For some these tips may seem obvious, but for those who are struggling with understanding how to help right now this lil guide is a great starting point. Keep learning, keep growing! Shout out @indivisibleteam for these guidelines that I illustrated. Have a good weekend everybody! 💐
A post shared by Holden Mesk (@holdenmesk) on Jun 26, 2020 at 9:04am PDT
View this post on Instagram Thoughts about freedom, being free. Could mean mentally, physically, spiritually, financially, etc. If you have the power to free someone...please do so. My heart feels at peace with certain traumas, and in that I am free (for the time being). I am being shown what it means to have mental freedom. And if I can help others...that is fulfillment. This quote is open for interpretation, and it can be very personal. Which is why it is special. It can go as deep as climate/social justice, or within our own consciousness, anything! 💜 A lovely quote inspired by a good pal @spndyl via @syla.studio A post shared by kaysthetics3000 (@kaysthetics3000) on Jul 14, 2020 at 11:09am PDT
Thoughts about freedom, being free. Could mean mentally, physically, spiritually, financially, etc. If you have the power to free someone...please do so. My heart feels at peace with certain traumas, and in that I am free (for the time being). I am being shown what it means to have mental freedom. And if I can help others...that is fulfillment. This quote is open for interpretation, and it can be very personal. Which is why it is special. It can go as deep as climate/social justice, or within our own consciousness, anything! 💜 A lovely quote inspired by a good pal @spndyl via @syla.studio
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View this post on Instagram keep that energy! . . . . art by @syrupaus A post shared by Vuyo Sotashe (@vuyosotashe) on Jun 16, 2020 at 5:45am PDT
keep that energy! . . . . art by @syrupaus
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View this post on Instagram The thing about performative allyship, is that we can all tell. A mile off. Has the person ever mentioned social justice issues or anti-racism before? Were they silent till called out? Is it virtue signalling/being a good white person? Centering themselves? All about the optics? Because it's trending? Authentic allyship means a lifelong commitment to anti-racism- this is a verb, a practice. It means looking at oneself with unflinching honesty, especially through discomfort- and then *doing* something about it. It is consistent action: how I am supporting black folks? If I have access to funds am I donating *appropriately*? If I have a platform am I using it? Am I sharing the resources I have at my disposal? Am I educating myself? Am I keeping up with the news/issues? Am I holding anti-blackness accountable in myself and others? Am I not looking away even when it’s hard? Holding ourselves and other people 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 is really important. This is where we are going to effect systemic change – at the ground level. Name it. Hold people accountable. No more turning a blind eye – this behaviour is what has allowed the violence & brutality to continue living. You either are anti-racist, or you’re a racist – that might be hard to hear, think about why that is. This looks like not tolerating problematic/hateful comments from family members, friends, colleagues – any human being. It will be uncomfortable; people do not like it – but too bad. As @rachel.cargle says, “White feelings should never be held in higher regard than black lives”. That also includes us non-black POC; India is rampant with colourism – do not accept it. Speak up. Be the change. #antiracism #antiracist #allyship #performativeallyship #bethechange #blacklivesmatter #speakup A post shared by Seerut K. Chawla 𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗣 (@seerutkchawla) on Jun 3, 2020 at 2:15pm PDT
The thing about performative allyship, is that we can all tell. A mile off. Has the person ever mentioned social justice issues or anti-racism before? Were they silent till called out? Is it virtue signalling/being a good white person? Centering themselves? All about the optics? Because it's trending? Authentic allyship means a lifelong commitment to anti-racism- this is a verb, a practice. It means looking at oneself with unflinching honesty, especially through discomfort- and then *doing* something about it. It is consistent action: how I am supporting black folks? If I have access to funds am I donating *appropriately*? If I have a platform am I using it? Am I sharing the resources I have at my disposal? Am I educating myself? Am I keeping up with the news/issues? Am I holding anti-blackness accountable in myself and others? Am I not looking away even when it’s hard? Holding ourselves and other people 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 is really important. This is where we are going to effect systemic change – at the ground level. Name it. Hold people accountable. No more turning a blind eye – this behaviour is what has allowed the violence & brutality to continue living. You either are anti-racist, or you’re a racist – that might be hard to hear, think about why that is. This looks like not tolerating problematic/hateful comments from family members, friends, colleagues – any human being. It will be uncomfortable; people do not like it – but too bad. As @rachel.cargle says, “White feelings should never be held in higher regard than black lives”. That also includes us non-black POC; India is rampant with colourism – do not accept it. Speak up. Be the change. #antiracism #antiracist #allyship #performativeallyship #bethechange #blacklivesmatter #speakup
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View this post on Instagram The 8 White Identities by Barnor Hesse. "There is a regime of whiteness, and there are action-oriented white identities." Hesse breaks these down into eight, from White Supremacist to White Abolitionist. We all need to work to become White Abolitionists. Identify where you are and get to work. This is also a helpful guide to identify where those around you truly stand. Hesse is an Associate Professor of African American Studies, Political Science and Sociology at Northwestern University, you can follow him on Twitter @barnor_hesse #blacklivesmatter #whiteidentities #abolitionist #endwhitesupremacy A post shared by Slow Factory 🌍 (@theslowfactory) on Jun 5, 2020 at 6:05am PDT
The 8 White Identities by Barnor Hesse. "There is a regime of whiteness, and there are action-oriented white identities." Hesse breaks these down into eight, from White Supremacist to White Abolitionist. We all need to work to become White Abolitionists. Identify where you are and get to work. This is also a helpful guide to identify where those around you truly stand. Hesse is an Associate Professor of African American Studies, Political Science and Sociology at Northwestern University, you can follow him on Twitter @barnor_hesse #blacklivesmatter #whiteidentities #abolitionist #endwhitesupremacy
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View this post on Instagram Social media has been a bit overwhelming since I first put up this post so it has taken some time for me to post this. On Friday, I shared this content on Twitter after I felt the conversations online were like screaming into an echo chamber. I wanted to provide those who wanted to support and be an ally with practical tips to move forward and make a change in our society. I am still somewhat surprised and overwhelmed by the reception so please take patience with me at this time. — For a note on who I am to those who have followed me from Twitter, my name is Mireille. I'm an assistant editor and I do freelance writing, PR and sensitivity reading and other bits on the side. I am extremely passionate about diversity and inclusion, and everything I have shared is not new knowledge to me. From as far back as I can remember I've been campaigning, fighting for equality and supporting and working with black owned organisations. I have worked in the diversity and inclusion space for around four years and I have been equipped with knowledge, skills etc through that work as well as through wider, intensive reading and being raised by a Jamaican mother who has a degree in Women's Studies. I felt as a mixed race person who was emotionally capable despite the current situation that I could use my learned experience, skills and compassion to offer this advice to allies and anyone else who was seeking advice but didn't know where to turn. This is now on my stories as a highlight so please feel free to share from there or here. — A small reminder that this took emotional labour and POC, especially black people are not here to teach you everything. When I said ask how you can support, I meant on a personal level as a friend etc. I hope this toolkit provides you with the starter info you need but there are genuinely people more experienced than me who warrant your listening to - please go and follow @nowhitesaviors, @laylafsaad, @rachel.cargle, @ckyourprivilege, @iamrachelricketts, @thegreatunlearn, @renieddolodge, @ibramxk + a few more: @akalamusic, @katycatalyst + @roiannenedd who all have books or resources from many more years of experience. _ A post shared by Mireille Cassandra Harper (@mireillecharper) on May 30, 2020 at 1:58pm PDT
Social media has been a bit overwhelming since I first put up this post so it has taken some time for me to post this. On Friday, I shared this content on Twitter after I felt the conversations online were like screaming into an echo chamber. I wanted to provide those who wanted to support and be an ally with practical tips to move forward and make a change in our society. I am still somewhat surprised and overwhelmed by the reception so please take patience with me at this time. — For a note on who I am to those who have followed me from Twitter, my name is Mireille. I'm an assistant editor and I do freelance writing, PR and sensitivity reading and other bits on the side. I am extremely passionate about diversity and inclusion, and everything I have shared is not new knowledge to me. From as far back as I can remember I've been campaigning, fighting for equality and supporting and working with black owned organisations. I have worked in the diversity and inclusion space for around four years and I have been equipped with knowledge, skills etc through that work as well as through wider, intensive reading and being raised by a Jamaican mother who has a degree in Women's Studies. I felt as a mixed race person who was emotionally capable despite the current situation that I could use my learned experience, skills and compassion to offer this advice to allies and anyone else who was seeking advice but didn't know where to turn. This is now on my stories as a highlight so please feel free to share from there or here. — A small reminder that this took emotional labour and POC, especially black people are not here to teach you everything. When I said ask how you can support, I meant on a personal level as a friend etc. I hope this toolkit provides you with the starter info you need but there are genuinely people more experienced than me who warrant your listening to - please go and follow @nowhitesaviors, @laylafsaad, @rachel.cargle, @ckyourprivilege, @iamrachelricketts, @thegreatunlearn, @renieddolodge, @ibramxk + a few more: @akalamusic, @katycatalyst + @roiannenedd who all have books or resources from many more years of experience. _
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View this post on Instagram I’ve gotten a ton of messages from women who have decided they want to stand up and be allies. I’m hoping this video brings some clarity on how to do that. 🙏🏾 This was hard to film. As passionate as I am about sharing to create change and connecting, I had very little bandwidth today. But I know that these conversations are urgent. Send it to your friends if you are having trouble articulating. As black women, it is not our job to educate and carry the weight of anyone else’s guilt. Our load is full. It’s up to you to stand up become the go-to amongst your friends. No more fear of using your voice and truly leading!! This is where things change.✊🏾 #justiceforgeorgefloyd #ourlivesmatter #melanatedvoices #melanatedvoicesmustbeheard A post shared by Ivirlei Brookes (@ivirlei) on Jun 1, 2020 at 8:34pm PDT
I’ve gotten a ton of messages from women who have decided they want to stand up and be allies. I’m hoping this video brings some clarity on how to do that. 🙏🏾 This was hard to film. As passionate as I am about sharing to create change and connecting, I had very little bandwidth today. But I know that these conversations are urgent. Send it to your friends if you are having trouble articulating. As black women, it is not our job to educate and carry the weight of anyone else’s guilt. Our load is full. It’s up to you to stand up become the go-to amongst your friends. No more fear of using your voice and truly leading!! This is where things change.✊🏾 #justiceforgeorgefloyd #ourlivesmatter #melanatedvoices #melanatedvoicesmustbeheard
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View this post on Instagram I’ve gotten a lot of questions asking valid things like, “what now? How do we keep this momentum going?” In the spirit of that, I made this small guide for non-black people who are wondering how to sustain a long-term movement. This will be a lifelong change, and good allyship is something that is consistently worked on. This is in no way totally comprehensive, these are just some foundational options for people looking for the next steps in their commitment to anti-racism. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out! . . . #blacklivesmatter #blm #georgefloyd #breonnataylor #DOTHEGOODWORK !!!! A post shared by lily 🕊 (@lily.someson) on Jun 3, 2020 at 11:20am PDT
I’ve gotten a lot of questions asking valid things like, “what now? How do we keep this momentum going?” In the spirit of that, I made this small guide for non-black people who are wondering how to sustain a long-term movement. This will be a lifelong change, and good allyship is something that is consistently worked on. This is in no way totally comprehensive, these are just some foundational options for people looking for the next steps in their commitment to anti-racism. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out! . . . #blacklivesmatter #blm #georgefloyd #breonnataylor #DOTHEGOODWORK !!!!
A post shared by lily 🕊 (@lily.someson) on Jun 3, 2020 at 11:20am PDT
View this post on Instagram We are starting to move into the next stage of the news cycle, which means it’s time to talk about how we capture the momentum of the last week and make sure this anti-racist allyship becomes more than just a flash in the pan. Here are some things you can do to ensure anti-racism persists as part of your active daily practice . . . . . #ally #allies #allyship #antiracism #antiracist #blm #blacklivesmatter #blacklivesmatter✊🏾 #stopkillingus #stopkillingblackpeople #icantbreath A post shared by Millennial Black (@officialmillennialblack) on Jun 2, 2020 at 3:52am PDT
We are starting to move into the next stage of the news cycle, which means it’s time to talk about how we capture the momentum of the last week and make sure this anti-racist allyship becomes more than just a flash in the pan. Here are some things you can do to ensure anti-racism persists as part of your active daily practice . . . . . #ally #allies #allyship #antiracism #antiracist #blm #blacklivesmatter #blacklivesmatter✊🏾 #stopkillingus #stopkillingblackpeople #icantbreath
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