Not Business As Usual
What an intense time here on planet earth, and especially in the United States!
I’ve been doing a lot of soul-searching and learning.
I’ve come to realize that, for me, it isn’t enough to just try my best to not be racist.
To be true to my own deepest values, I need to:
1) take an active stand against racism
2) learn to see and understand the internalized racism in my own mind
3) learn how to be a good ally, and then take action
Here is where I stand on Black Lives Matter (thanks for Marie Forleo for writing this statement, with which I completely agree):
“I stand in full support of the Black community and the Black Lives Matter movement.
The U.S. criminal justice system needs a complete overhaul. It’s a racist system designed to protect white people and put Black people behind bars.
White privilege, white supremacy, and institutionalized racism must be dismantled now. As white people, it’s our job because we created this problem. Inequality exists because of us. We have to wake up, speak up, and get to work.
Economic, educational, housing, voting, and health inequalities that negatively impact marginalized communities, and specifically Black communities, must be made right. The playing field is not equal, and it never has been. Enough is enough.”
At this extraordinary moment in history I believe we all have the opportunity to stand up and make a difference.
If you’re looking for a place to start, the National Museum of African American History & Culture has a great website called “Talking About Race.”
https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race
What are you finding most helpful in these challenging times? Send an email to liz@happybrainlife.com and let me know.
Please take good care of your heart centered self. Our world needs you!
Love,
Liz
