The emergence of "reparationist" as a potential identity in the reparations movement is intriguing. It raises questions about its evolution and whether it could gain similar significance to established identities like "feminist" or "abolitionist." The personal journeys leading people to embrace this cause are noteworthy. Contemplating these narratives prompts reflection on the role of identity in propelling social change. Can identifying as a reparationist deepen commitment to the cause and foster broader societal transformation? Additionally, the debate over whether Black reparationists should prioritize educating allies or focusing inwardly on community building highlights the complexity of this movement. Thank you, Trevor Smith, for bringing these questions to the forefront. https://lnkd.in/eT4wPEkQ
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This is me back in 1999, rebelling against the notion that black girls from Hackney don't go to university. That single parents are spongers. It was a rebellion that changed my life and that of my children. That made life better for people living with multiple sclerosis, parents looking for help to support their children's learning, black people experiencing injustice and others who would read the publications I went on to write for. *** Our immediate perception of the rebel is often as a lawbreaker but pause for even a moment and we soon realise that rebels more often serve as catalysts behind the lawmakers themselves. Think of the abolition of slavery and the enactment of the Race Relations Act, disability rights and the women’s movement – behind each of these, we’ll find a Toussaint Louverture or Rosa Parks, a Vic Finkelstein or Sylvia Pankhurst. *** Rebellion isn’t always highly visible or loud. Educators, students, community and environmental activists, advocates for mental health and ethical business practices – the unsung carer taking care of Mum or Dad at home – rebels include everyday, ordinary folks who work under the radar to contribute to a more compassionate, healthy and supportive society. Rebel characters play a central role in the books we write, whether we’re documenting history or imagining a better world. They encapsulate our desire for a fairer and happier society. They embody courage and resilience, individuality and freedom. And because of this, they keep us turning the page or glued to the screen. *** Rebel characters are everywhere – and contrary to how they’re often painted, they are usually up to good! *** Join us for Creating Rebels, a writing workshop and discussion taking place from 10 am to 4 pm at Goldsmiths University, Saturday 27th January 2024. This workshop is all about analysing, celebrating and creating rebels in storytelling. If you are currently working on a book or have one in mind where a rebel is part of the action, this workshop will help you create a believable captivating page-turner. It is suitable for both fiction and non-fiction writers and takes place in person and online. Booking link in comments below.
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Agile Coach + Leadership Consultant | Founder, Coach, & Trainer at Intent Agility | Creativity + Change Instigator | Black Lives Matter
Today, and every day, is a great opportunity to:* -support Black-owned businesses -properly credit Black colleagues and creators for their work -pay and support reparations -eliminate pay inequity -interrogate your biases and internalized racism (individually and organizationally) -unlearn false narratives and misinformation -expand knowledge of actual history -learn better and do better -continuously engage in doing the work of antiracism Today may be day one (rather than "one day") for you. And while any day is a great day to do the right thing, to have a better impact, and to follow through with better actions, please do not let it become a "one day only." We cannot passively usher in a better and equitable tomorrow. True and lasting equity, dignity, and justice require a sustained, continuous commitment to actively building a better today and a better tomorrow. Over and over, moment by moment. Until it is realized. #Juneteenth #equity #support #reparations #AntiRacism #DoTheWork *Yes, this is a calling in particularly of fellow yt folks.
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Status Quo Disruptor | DEIA advocate | Thought Leader | Anti-racist advocate | Workshop Facilitator | Public Speaker | Training Expert
No, white people should not have to wear the crown of shame in every discussion about racism. A connection slid into my DMs to ask why are the racist actions of non-whites never talked about. And why white people had to wear the crown of shame in every discussion. Here's my answer: they don't. Anti-racists aren't asking white people to wear a crown of shame. They are asking white people to use their collective power and privilege to bring about change. For the record, yes, Black people say and do prejudiced things against other groups. The reverse is also true. But here's what people keep overlooking: 👉🏾 Who is more likely to pass laws that affect you or I? 👉🏾 Who is more likely to hand out a prison sentence? Who is more likely to serve jury duty? 👉🏾 Who's more likely to hire you? Fire you? Sign your paycheck? 👉🏾 Who's more likely to approve your housing loan? Who's more likely to give you a housing loan? In other words, who's more likely to occupy positions of power, and because of this, whose prejudice is more likely to impact who? In the Western World, Black people have never had the social or institutional power to treat white people as second-class citizens. Just so we're clear: I am not saying prejudice against white people is okay, nor am I suggesting it isn't a problem we need to address. What I am saying is look at the impact of power AND prejudice on Black and Brown folks: mass incarceration, wage inequality, poorly funded neighborhoods, housing discrimination, and so forth. This is why anti-racists keep harping on white privilege and white supremacy. If we are going to move past racism, we need to understand that calling it out isn't about shaming a group of people. It is about tearing down a system of inequality that has left a lasting impression on racially marginalized folks. #DiversityAndInclusion #RacialEquity #Equality #AntiRacism #Racism Image description: A navy blue background with the text "No one is asking you to apologise for your ancestors. We are asking you to dismantle the systems of oppression they built, that you maintain and benefit from."
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Chairwoman @ Elevated Minds CIC | MPS Community Engagement Facilitator| Freelance Consultant
Don’t be fragile when discussing #Racism and #Biases. Use your platforms to challenge those beliefs and open doors to bring equity and fairness to all; It’s that simple. You loose nothing because that privilege stands simply by the colour of your skin. It’s nothing personal and we don’t all come with anger in the first instance, frustration usually ups the anti. Many come to bring change so embrace these discussions with an open mind and willingness 👊🏾👌🏾
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No, white people should not have to wear the crown of shame in every discussion about racism. A connection slid into my DMs to ask why are the racist actions of non-whites never talked about. And why white people had to wear the crown of shame in every discussion. Here's my answer: they don't. Anti-racists aren't asking white people to wear a crown of shame. They are asking white people to use their collective power and privilege to bring about change. For the record, yes, Black people say and do prejudiced things against other groups. The reverse is also true. But here's what people keep overlooking: 👉🏾 Who is more likely to pass laws that affect you or I? 👉🏾 Who is more likely to hand out a prison sentence? Who is more likely to serve jury duty? 👉🏾 Who's more likely to hire you? Fire you? Sign your paycheck? 👉🏾 Who's more likely to approve your housing loan? Who's more likely to give you a housing loan? In other words, who's more likely to occupy positions of power, and because of this, whose prejudice is more likely to impact who? In the Western World, Black people have never had the social or institutional power to treat white people as second-class citizens. Just so we're clear: I am not saying prejudice against white people is okay, nor am I suggesting it isn't a problem we need to address. What I am saying is look at the impact of power AND prejudice on Black and Brown folks: mass incarceration, wage inequality, poorly funded neighborhoods, housing discrimination, and so forth. This is why anti-racists keep harping on white privilege and white supremacy. If we are going to move past racism, we need to understand that calling it out isn't about shaming a group of people. It is about tearing down a system of inequality that has left a lasting impression on racially marginalized folks. #DiversityAndInclusion #RacialEquity #Equality #AntiRacism #Racism Image description: A navy blue background with the text "No one is asking you to apologise for your ancestors. We are asking you to dismantle the systems of oppression they built, that you maintain and benefit from."
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Status Quo Disruptor | DEIA advocate | Thought Leader | Anti-racist advocate | Workshop Facilitator | Public Speaker | Training Expert
No, white people should not have to wear the crown of shame in every discussion about racism. A connection slid into my DMs to ask why are the racist actions of non-whites never talked about. And why white people had to wear the crown of shame in every discussion. Here's my answer: they don't. Anti-racists aren't asking white people to wear a crown of shame. They are asking white people to use their collective power and privilege to bring about change. For the record, yes, Black people say and do prejudiced things against other groups. The reverse is also true. But here's what people keep overlooking: 👉🏾 Who is more likely to pass laws that affect you or I? 👉🏾 Who is more likely to hand out a prison sentence? Who is more likely to serve jury duty? 👉🏾 Who's more likely to hire you? Fire you? Sign your paycheck? 👉🏾 Who's more likely to approve your housing loan? Who's more likely to give you a housing loan? In other words, who's more likely to occupy positions of power, and because of this, whose prejudice is more likely to impact who? In the Western World, Black people have never had the social or institutional power to treat white people as second-class citizens. Just so we're clear: I am not saying prejudice against white people is okay, nor am I suggesting it isn't a problem we need to address. What I am saying is look at the impact of power AND prejudice on Black and Brown folks: mass incarceration, wage inequality, poorly funded neighborhoods, housing discrimination, and so forth. This is why anti-racists keep harping on white privilege and white supremacy. If we are going to move past racism, we need to understand that calling it out isn't about shaming a group of people. It is about tearing down a system of inequality that has left a lasting impression on racially marginalized folks. #DiversityAndInclusion #RacialEquity #Equality #AntiRacism #Racism Image description: A navy blue background with the text "No one is asking you to apologise for your ancestors. We are asking you to dismantle the systems of oppression they built, that you maintain and benefit from."
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#PaulLadipo your insightful explanation will help me in conversations with friends.
Status Quo Disruptor | DEIA advocate | Thought Leader | Anti-racist advocate | Workshop Facilitator | Public Speaker | Training Expert
No, white people should not have to wear the crown of shame in every discussion about racism. A connection slid into my DMs to ask why are the racist actions of non-whites never talked about. And why white people had to wear the crown of shame in every discussion. Here's my answer: they don't. Anti-racists aren't asking white people to wear a crown of shame. They are asking white people to use their collective power and privilege to bring about change. For the record, yes, Black people say and do prejudiced things against other groups. The reverse is also true. But here's what people keep overlooking: 👉🏾 Who is more likely to pass laws that affect you or I? 👉🏾 Who is more likely to hand out a prison sentence? Who is more likely to serve jury duty? 👉🏾 Who's more likely to hire you? Fire you? Sign your paycheck? 👉🏾 Who's more likely to approve your housing loan? Who's more likely to give you a housing loan? In other words, who's more likely to occupy positions of power, and because of this, whose prejudice is more likely to impact who? In the Western World, Black people have never had the social or institutional power to treat white people as second-class citizens. Just so we're clear: I am not saying prejudice against white people is okay, nor am I suggesting it isn't a problem we need to address. What I am saying is look at the impact of power AND prejudice on Black and Brown folks: mass incarceration, wage inequality, poorly funded neighborhoods, housing discrimination, and so forth. This is why anti-racists keep harping on white privilege and white supremacy. If we are going to move past racism, we need to understand that calling it out isn't about shaming a group of people. It is about tearing down a system of inequality that has left a lasting impression on racially marginalized folks. #DiversityAndInclusion #RacialEquity #Equality #AntiRacism #Racism Image description: A navy blue background with the text "No one is asking you to apologise for your ancestors. We are asking you to dismantle the systems of oppression they built, that you maintain and benefit from."
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Epidemiologist | Founder & Executive Director of The Thurman Perry Foundation | Advocate for Women & Girls
#KnowUs The Thurman Perry Foundation is a Black woman lead 501(c)3 organization that exists to combat the disadvantages that women and girls who have been impacted by incarceration face in society. As an organization that focuses solely on their needs, we aim to PRIORITIZE, DIGNIFY, and COMPENSATE this sensitive population. These three values guide our decision making and goals as an organization. We aim to DIGNIFY these women by giving them the support and resources to not only survive, but thrive and tell their story on their own terms to other people through our organization. Over the past 3 years we have met dozens of amazing women and girls from all walks of life. From ages 9 to 64. From half of the states across the nation. From several races, ethnicities, and genders identities. But they have all had one thing in common: having their lives affected by the American carceral system. Some of them have had articles or news broadcasts published about them. Many have dealt with the bias and preconceived notions associated with their incarceration or that of their parent. Often, their story is told FOR them. Not at TPF. Here we work as a conduit for their voices. We help them tell their story, on their own terms, and in their own way. https://lnkd.in/gMn__dmk
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Anti-racists aren't asking white people to wear a crown of shame. They are asking white people to use their collective power and privilege to bring about change. For the record, yes, Black people say and do prejudiced things against other groups. The reverse is also true. But here's what people keep overlooking: 👉🏾 Who is more likely to pass laws that affect you or I? 👉🏾 Who is more likely to hand out a prison sentence? Who is more likely to serve jury duty? 👉🏾 Who's more likely to hire you? Fire you? Sign your paycheck? 👉🏾 Who's more likely to approve your housing loan? Who's more likely to give you a housing loan?———/Paul ladipo 👇👇👇👇👇
Status Quo Disruptor | DEIA advocate | Thought Leader | Anti-racist advocate | Workshop Facilitator | Public Speaker | Training Expert
No, white people should not have to wear the crown of shame in every discussion about racism. A connection slid into my DMs to ask why are the racist actions of non-whites never talked about. And why white people had to wear the crown of shame in every discussion. Here's my answer: they don't. Anti-racists aren't asking white people to wear a crown of shame. They are asking white people to use their collective power and privilege to bring about change. For the record, yes, Black people say and do prejudiced things against other groups. The reverse is also true. But here's what people keep overlooking: 👉🏾 Who is more likely to pass laws that affect you or I? 👉🏾 Who is more likely to hand out a prison sentence? Who is more likely to serve jury duty? 👉🏾 Who's more likely to hire you? Fire you? Sign your paycheck? 👉🏾 Who's more likely to approve your housing loan? Who's more likely to give you a housing loan? In other words, who's more likely to occupy positions of power, and because of this, whose prejudice is more likely to impact who? In the Western World, Black people have never had the social or institutional power to treat white people as second-class citizens. Just so we're clear: I am not saying prejudice against white people is okay, nor am I suggesting it isn't a problem we need to address. What I am saying is look at the impact of power AND prejudice on Black and Brown folks: mass incarceration, wage inequality, poorly funded neighborhoods, housing discrimination, and so forth. This is why anti-racists keep harping on white privilege and white supremacy. If we are going to move past racism, we need to understand that calling it out isn't about shaming a group of people. It is about tearing down a system of inequality that has left a lasting impression on racially marginalized folks. #DiversityAndInclusion #RacialEquity #Equality #AntiRacism #Racism Image description: A navy blue background with the text "No one is asking you to apologise for your ancestors. We are asking you to dismantle the systems of oppression they built, that you maintain and benefit from."
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