Episode 07: BLACK LIVES MATTER
After a two month hiatus, Chevon and Hiba are back!
In this hour long conversation, our hosts address the events of the past few months, from the coronavirus pandemic to the recent Black lives lost to police violence that have sparked a movement— and the resulting rebellion happening across the nation.
In this truth-to-power episode, honest discussions are had on allyship, the insidious ways white supremacy shows up in our everyday lives, and ways to continue pushing back against systemic racism.
Below you’ll find links to everything covered in the episode, including articles, podcasts, mental health resources, and more.
In our next episode, Race Forward’s President Glenn Harris will be joining Hiba and Chevon for a discussion on the current moment and looking ahead to the future of racial justice work and building a just democracy — stay through to the end to hear a special message from Glenn.
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Resources (by order of mention)
“Momentum” in roundup lists
#BlackoutTuesday Resources
Educate Yourself: 13 Podcast Episodes About Black Life in America to Download Right Now
Anti-Racism Resources for White People
Asian Boss Girl: Resources For Allyship
Episode Resources
“My Role in a Social Change Ecosystem” by Deepa Iyer
http://bit.ly/SocialChangeEcosystemIyer
Eater: Mutual Aid Groups Band Together to Feed Communities Through Crisis
Mapping Police Violence
Colorlines Reporting
“The Unmattering of Black Lives” by Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw
https://newrepublic.com/article/157769/unmattering-black-lives
Race Forward’s Race Reporting Guide
www.raceforward.org/reporting-guide
Drop the I-Word
www.raceforward.org/practice/tools/drop-i-word
Public Health Experts Weigh In on COVID-19 Risks at Protests
https://www.colorlines.com/articles/public-health-experts-weigh-covid-19-risks-protests
Unsung: The Series
Mental Health Resources
Open Path Collective
Therapy For Black Girls
The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema
Dive in Well
HealHaus
Inclusive Therapists
Ethel’s Club
The Nap Ministry (resources)
https://linktr.ee/thenapministry
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HaTom - Asleep
Executive Producers:
Hendel Leiva and Melissa Franqui
