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rp @iamrachelricketts: When we commit ourselves to authentic anti-racism it’s an all-hands on deck experience.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It requires our mental, emotional, physical and spiritual buy in. We appreciate that so long as white supremacy reigns supreme there are lives and livelihoods are on the line, so it is our obligation to give this work our ALL. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We acknowledge the ways in which we have perpetuated white supremacy - through racism or internalized oppression - and commit ourselves to the deep inner work required to face our shadows and heal our hearts so we can contribute to healing the collective divide.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This work is also reflected in who we surround ourselves with (and equally who we do not). If your closest friends and family aren’t doing this work then you aren’t really doing yours. Your inner circle is a reflection of you and what you value - what is yours telling you?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When we are dedicated to fighting racial injustice we simply will not stand for those who continue to choose complacency and perpetuating harm.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We need to bring people into this movement, without question. And sometimes engaging in such a discussion is precisely what is required, especially for the white folx cuz y’all are doing the most harm (collect your people)! But it is equally important to lead by example and make it clear that racism and white supremacist behaviors will not be tolerated. Boundaries need to be set and stuck to. They needn’t be mean or vindictive, but sometimes we can make the loudest point by being clear about what is unacceptable + being unwilling to engage with such behavior.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When you are authentically engage in anti-racism you will likely lose friends + family members. Your viewpoint goes against the status quo + demeans those with power and privilege. It can be a lonely place. You will give ish up. Without question. But oh what you will gain! Healing, connection, being on the right side of history + so much more. How have you freed yourself from the things you are not? Have you disassociated and disconnected yourself from the things and people not contributing to the right causes or contributing negatively? - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems
Need Approval
rp @iamrachelricketts: When we commit ourselves to authentic anti-racism it’s an all-hands on deck experience.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It requires our mental, emotional, physical and spiritual buy in. We appreciate that so long as white supremacy reigns supreme there are lives and livelihoods are on the line, so it is our obligation to give this work our ALL. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We acknowledge the ways in which we have perpetuated white supremacy - through racism or internalized oppression - and commit ourselves to the deep inner work required to face our shadows and heal our hearts so we can contribute to healing the collective divide.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This work is also reflected in who we surround ourselves with (and equally who we do not). If your closest friends and family aren’t doing this work then you aren’t really doing yours. Your inner circle is a reflection of you and what you value - what is yours telling you?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
When we are dedicated to fighting racial injustice we simply will not stand for those who continue to choose complacency and perpetuating harm.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We need to bring people into this movement, without question. And sometimes engaging in such a discussion is precisely what is required, especially for the white folx cuz y’all are doing the most harm (collect your people)! But it is equally important to lead by example and make it clear that racism and white supremacist behaviors will not be tolerated. Boundaries need to be set and stuck to. They needn’t be mean or vindictive, but sometimes we can make the loudest point by being clear about what is unacceptable + being unwilling to engage with such behavior.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
When you are authentically engage in anti-racism you will likely lose friends + family members. Your viewpoint goes against the status quo + demeans those with power and privilege. It can be a lonely place. You will give ish up. Without question. But oh what you will gain! Healing, connection, being on the right side of history + so much more. How have you freed yourself from the things you are not? Have you disassociated and disconnected yourself from the things and people not contributing to the right causes or contributing negatively? - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems