Social justice is not a framework. It is not a list of actions or behaviors. It is a relational orientation toward humanity and dignity for all. So, how do you operationalize a relational orientation? Ultimately, organizations must examine themselves through a lens of the elements of white supremacy culture and decide for themselves how they will divest from the delusion of domination.
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The more my world is shaped by my focus on decoloniality and deconstructing the conditioning society forced on me, the more I have learned about nervous system regulation, identity exploration, and self-expression. I no longer seek to be good, to be perfect, to be right. I seek to be authentic and principled and committed to doing the work needed for liberation of all people.
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Justice work isn’t just about compelling statements and campaigns. It is certainly not about leveraging DEI firms as window-dressing to mask the deeply entrenched and harmful practices that persist within an organization, nor should it be centered on maintaining the goodness and sanctity of whiteness. Truth telling and reconciling are requisite to achieving any form of equity or liberation. Put simply… “The truth will set [us all] free.” Ya’ll — the stakes are high.
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Since March we have been living through a global pandemic. Compounded by acts of racism and police brutality that have sparked outrage and protest not only in the U.S., but across the globe. Compounded by what some are calling the most consequential election of our time — marred with voter suppression and divisive rhetoric. It’s no wonder that you may feel not yourself. At times we may feel that we must be strong for our families and/or colleagues… but remember, it’s OK to not be OK.
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For two and a half months, we’ve used this space to discuss how to move beyond surface-level discourse and performative allyship to effect genuine change in DEI spaces. We must move beyond the rhetoric and implementing new strategies that center racial justice. Here are practical ideas and strategies, based on our series, that you can implement to move beyond the talk and actually make change through action.
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