Today, Black people of color are celebrating Juneteenth. For non-Black folks, it’s a day to focus on leveling-up on anti-racism and clearing the path for BlPoC to celebrate.
Recognize
- Ask your company to make Juneteenth a holiday/day of learning about systemic racism, especially if you have more privilege. (Looking at you white people with BlPoC teammates)
- Make sure your kids know and understand what Juneteenth is about, especially if it isn’t taught in their school.
- Call your local representative and tell them Juneteenth should be a federal holiday.
Learn
- For those in tech, Juneteenth Conf has a packed roster of amazing speakers.
- Netflix has released the full version of Ava DuVernay’s 13th, a documentary that shows how the modern prison system is a modified form of slavery.
- Watch Monique Judge explain why your Black friends are exhausted.
- Here is a Juneteenth reading list for all ages from the Atlanta History Center and one from the New York Public Library.
Participate
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In some cities such as San Francisco and Oakland, socially distanced rallies are taking place.
Donate
Donate your days wages or whatever you can afford to charities fighting to end systemic racism.
At Appear Works, we are preparing training and resources to help everyone skill up on what anti-racism is and how we can increase how this is part of our everyday lives. In addition, we are walking the walk by donating $500 to each of the charities listed above.
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