Now more than ever, the Black community needs our allyship. The current resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement following the unjust killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minnesota has prompted us to continue the conversation about race in America.
For Black folx, the uncomfortable conversation surrounding race has never stopped. But their non-Black counterparts need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable real quick. Although talking about race can be difficult, these discussions are necessary for effective learning and change to occur.
In a recent article by Jennifer Liu of CNBC Make It, which you can read here, myself and other working professionals shared tips on how to productively lead and navigate these tough yet needed conversations about race in a work setting.
In addition to explaining why these dialogues should be happening in the first place, the article explored ways to appropriately engage as an ally. For example, doing simple things–such as checking in with a black coworker or donating to organizations that are working to dismantle racist policies–is becoming one step closer to starting a discussion about racial inequality.
You can also find other actions you can take to recognize and break down racial bias in an Instagram series we recently posted centered around racial trauma healing. Begin your healing journey here.
Thank you to Jennifer Liu and CNBC Make It for highlighting the work of my community and myself.
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