With Black History Month ending, we wanted to recap what we’ve shared throughout the month. With a growing focus on Black activists, systemic injustice, and the actions needed to rebalance the scales of justice, TRG is focusing on three ways we can honor Black communities this month and beyond: Educate, Amplify, Act.
Key Points
Educate
Amplify
Act
Below is how we all can participate for a more diverse and inclusive world.
Education has been a cornerstone of Black History Month since its inception, but how and what education looks like continues to evolve. Today, Black History Month education should celebrate the fullness of the Black experience. When thinking about where to start, consider the following principles:
And, if your approach to education only includes one-way information sharing, that’s only part of it. Broadening perspectives through dialogues with those like us and those different from us helps us see each other more fully and internalize what we are learning in new and meaningful ways.
Here are some great places to start or continue your journey of knowledge:
Amplifying Black voices is about intentionality. Today it’s easier than ever to gather talking points and rallying cries, copy hashtags, or share memes and videos on social media. But none of that amounts to amplification unless you’ve intentionally prioritized the needs of the person you wish to amplify. Consider the following tips when setting out to amplify Black voices:
As with our Black History Month Amplify post last week, social media is a great way to show your support and intentionality. However, to avoid virtue signaling, it’s critical to show your support through actions. The bottom line: What you do is way more impactful than what you say or post.
If you’re looking for ways to act during this month and beyond, here are some resources:
In addition, here are some questions to think of in your everyday life:
