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List of posts to read and action items to support social justice<\/h2>\n

It feels like everyone is scrambling to write posts or articles on artists of color now that we white people have finally<\/em> realized we need to speak up on behalf of our black brothers and sisters in order to finally move the needle on racism and inequality.<\/p>\n

These past few weeks have made me realize that no matter what I\u2019ve done in the past, by not speaking out aggressively about the wrongs being done around me, I was complicity condoning them.<\/p>\n

We are at the precipice of history and the inequalities that currently exist cannot continue. Check out this article in The Boston Globe<\/a> from a few years ago, for instance, that puts the net worth of Blacks in the Boston area at $8. Reading about and supporting socially and politely engaged art is good, but action is better<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Thus, while I invite you to read the posts below that may be considered even more relevant now, I\u2019d also encourage you to scroll beyond the list to see what I\u2019m doing in \u201creal life\u201d \u2013 and what you can too.<\/p>\n

And for international visitors<\/strong>, consider what racism exists in your own countries. You are not immune. Who is being treated badly and why, and what can be done to change it?<\/p>\n

The List (in reverse chronological order)<\/p>\n

On my little soapbox here (and please \u2013 I seek imitation rather than praise<\/strong> \u2013 write back with what YOU\u2019RE doing \u2013 not saying that you like my list), I would suggest there are a few things that can be done fairly easily, and are meaningful actions rather than \u201cperformative activism\u201d (e.g. meaningless).<\/p>\n

This is a list encompassing both the black community as well as differently-abled and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The intersectionality is there \u2013 and it\u2019s time to recognize and celebrate the uniqueness of us all (yes, how American).<\/p>\n

Some suggestions I\u2019m attempting to implement\/encourage are the following. And know that my attempts may be imperfect, and I\u2019ve decided that\u2019s ok \u2013 as long as they are done with a pure heart and the desire to learn. I admit that the fear of failure or alienating others definitely has held me back. I fear that like me, other people have also stayed silent for too long for fear of saying the \u201cwrong thing\u201d, but that time has passed.<\/p>\n

Some ideas for action rather than just words:<\/p>\n

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  1. VOTE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n

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  2. GIVE<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 There are so many lists, where to begin? This one from NY Magazine is extensive. If you have funds and want to donate, choose your recipient yourself. There are too many good ones to mention.<\/li>\n

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  3. SHOW UP<\/strong> \u2013 Attend a demonstration<\/strong> \u2013 show up and support first amendment rights. People in groups make a powerful statement.<\/li>\n

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  4. DEFER<\/strong> \u2013 (Yes, this is complex for women, but pass it along to another woman then) When presented an opportunity, rather than volunteering yourself, suggest a minority or differently-abled individual<\/strong>. Get that person the lines on their resume they need to succeed and plug them into your network. <\/strong><\/li>\n

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  5. CREDIT<\/strong> \u2013 If you want to give a shoutout on social media, make sure to tag and use the handle of the person \u2013 so that person can get more followers. <\/strong>Ensure that there\u2019s an intent behind your action.<\/li>\n

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  6. RECRUIT<\/strong> \u2013 Think of who you know in your circle that works in a business environment \u2013 ask companies where they recruit from, and how they support minority interests<\/strong> of all types (BIOPC, LBGTQIA+, etc.) \u2014 do they have a support network for minorities? This is especially good if you know someone in HR!<\/li>\n

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  7. BUY<\/strong> \u2013 Demand better via the law of supply and demand<\/strong>. If we read books on racism, more will be published \u2013 check out this week\u2019s NYT bestseller\u2019s list<\/a>!<\/li>\n

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  8. STEP UP <\/strong>\u2013 If you have a platform, use it<\/strong>. I try to do shows at Beacon Gallery related to social justice<\/a> a few times a year. Those shows are my passion \u2013 if you feel the same, show it. Our society will be made better by sharing our authentic selves with the world.<\/li>\n

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  9. TAKE A LOOK \u2013<\/strong> Consider what can (or should) be removed or renamed locally and act on it.<\/strong> Perhaps don\u2019t just go out and behead Christopher Columbus<\/a>, but consider what local action will demonstrate a commitment to equality (not YOUR<\/strong> commitment \u2013 the community\u2019s commitment\u2026 you are only a conduit) This is my latest project: bringing together a community coalition to see if we can rename a few schools in my city\u2019s school district. If you want to know more, and see if this is something you could do in your town, message me.<\/li>\n

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    We are all responsible for how society conducts itself in the wake of George Floyd\u2019s death \u2013 I know that it seems like everyone is giving their ideas of what to do\u2026 as if we are all suddenly experts in social justice. I\u2019m not. While I\u2019m passionate about the subject in the end I\u2019m just another white person simply working to better our society. However I\u2019ve always been a woman of action \u2013 and what we need now is action. I hope if you\u2019ve read this far you\u2019ll join me.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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