good people share: 0620
dear good people,
it’s about f’ing time. systemic racism permeates every corner of our society and the black community has been subject to injustice after injustice for centuries. there’s a real sense of unknown right now – when will we “go back” to work (if we’re employed), who will win the election, how many more black people will die from covid or at the hands of police and will a sustained social movement emerge in the united states on the shoulders of civil rights leaders and in the footsteps of arab spring/hong kong? there’s an urgent opportunity to ignite change in this country, especially if those of us with privilege, like me, help to galvanize this fight. local officials appear to be listening, but we must remain committed. let’s come together, online and offline, in support of the black community. i’m sharing a bunch of resources below, but the opportunity to do something is now and for the long road ahead.
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music share
“music has the power to get underneath our skin and transport us.” – herbie hancock
playlists from previous months can found in the archives.
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read/watch
consume data, research, and resources.
policylink is a national research and action institute advancing racial and economic equity.
student athletes using their voices to speak out for the people who are unheard.
“in a span of just 24 hours, i walked across a harvard virtual graduation stage into the back of police van alongside other peaceful protestors—both of which I am equally proud of.”
for more than three decades, bryan stevenson has sought to eradicate racial discrimination in the criminal justice system.
let’s get to work.
anti-racism resources for yourself and your families.
“if you haven’t engaged in anti-racism work in the past, start now.”
connect with the congressional black caucus (cbc).
“cbc uses full constitutional power, statutory authority, and financial resources of the federal government to ensure that african americans and other marginalized communities in the united states have the opportunity to achieve the american dream.”
how to be a stronger (white) ally.
six things.
pulitzer prize photography and the african-american experience.
images documenting pivotal moments in race relations
when public health officials give the green light, visit the smithsonian’s national museum of african american history and culture.
mapping our roles in a social change ecosystem.
are you a weaver, experimenters, frontline responder, visionary, builder, caregiver, disruptor, healer, storyteller or guide?
maya moore took an extended leave from basketball to campaign for social justice.
a black person is killed by a police officer in america at the rate of more than one every other day.
the price we have paid for not confronting racism.
“race is america’s most traumatic issue, one that we have not faced nor nearly worked through.”
hasan minaj and trevor noah perspectives.
calls to action from two people of color whose families immigrated to the united states.
teaching the real american history to students in chicago public schools.
1619 project has been taught in cps since the fall.
tributes to George Floyd across the hip hop industry.
wide range of contributors.
“we are not listening to each other.”
“the screams of disrespected voices are ringing out in our nation right now.”
out-and-about-in-pdx
don’t talk about it. be about it.” – kevin carroll
this list is not exhaustive, but many of these local initiatives continue to have impact so please consider:
protesting, even/especially if it’s your first time. follow r/portland for more coverage, including locations and times.
supporting local businesses owned by people of color with this list and/or this list.
lettingportland author jelani memory help to start/continue the conversation with kids about using words about race, culture, color and racism.
donating to a nearby organization helping young people reach their full potential, eliminate the student achievement gap, or help the black community “imagine the alternatives [they] deserve and build civic participation and leadership to achieve those alternatives.”
and seeing more below.
notable upcoming PDX shows//events
broaden our horizon and amplify these voices
while the current headlines about big tech companies are long overdue, some of them have presented us with opportunities to listen and educate ourselves (while others have not).
this list is not exhaustive, but follow accounts from people/organizations that lead in their space, curate content and also represent and/or support the black/BIPOC community. the below voices have access to technology and social media, but we know that so many other people have been silenced through the digital divide.
(handle // profile description)
national
@mspackyetti // learning in public. activist. writer. educator. Black. saved by grace. @MSNBC contributor. @kidnoble’s +1. she/her. Ferguson forever.
@themanacho // If I only followed 1, it'd be Jesus| 2019 @forbesunder30| ESPN Analyst| NFL Athlete|Masters in Sports Psych| 🇳🇬🇺🇸
@museummammy // kimberly not kim- author, art lover, and fashion person
@clint smith//Writer. Teacher. Author of Counting Descent (2016) and How the Word Is Passed (2021).
@rachel.cargle//building an intellectual legacy through teaching, storytelling & critical discourse - 🌿@thelovelandfoundation🌿@thegreatunlearn🌿@elizabethsofakron
@andreperryedu//Order my new book, Know Your Price: https://brook.gs/2Ier4bn. Fellow @BrookingsInst and columnist
@HechingerReport - rapper name: Oldish Gambino.
@raquel_willis // a 🍑 in the big 🍎 - activist • writer • strategist - former exec. editor @outmagazine, nat’l organizer @translawcenter, founder of @blacktranscircles_tlc
@nhannahjones// Reporter @nytmag covering race from 1619-present//AKA The Beyoncé of Journalism//Co-founder http://idabwellssociety.org // smart and thuggish//Aries//1619Project
@cannaclusive // We facilitate inclusion - marketing, visuals, consultancy, advocacy, education, and wellness guidance.
@claimastories // Interviews to help you discover your dream career. 📅 New episodes on Tuesdays.
@untilfreedom// We’re organizers, lawyers, artists, & survivors of injustice. Together, we build & organize. CashApp: $UntilFreedom VENMO: @UntilFreedom
@johnhenrystyle // 🙏🏾 College dropout & immigrant son - 👨🏾💻3x founder (1 exit, 1 $40M VC fund) - 📺 I have a TV show on @vicetv -🥇 Forbes 30 Under 30 -👇🏾 Book a 30 min session
@blackhistory // because there is more to our history than egypt and slavery. BLACK LIVES MATTER.
@thewhiteshift // Calling white women in-to the critical and urgent work of uprooting and unlearning racism, one story at a time. Sign up and take action here
@travon // I do comedy and make TV & movies. I have two Emmys. I take 📸 @afreesframe@theleica10. Rec God. Straightish out of Compton. IYKYK. B-icon livin' 🚴🏽♂️
@ljeomaOluo // NYT & WSJ Bestselling author of So You Want To Talk About Race: http://bit.ly/2Btyrr8 She/her.
local
@rosecityjustice // RoseCityJustice
@pdx.equity.in.action // The PDX Billboard Project - confronting & disrupting white narrative centering & white complacency in Portland, through advertising
@deadstockcoffee // Sneaker-Themed Coffee + 👟 Detail Shop ☕️👟🔥💯 M-F 9a-3p + Sa 9a-4p; Su 10a-2p 📞 (971)220-TRAP
@ouetletpdx// Risograph printshop, store, zine library, and studio of @katebingburt 🌈 CLOSED to the public but taking orders!
@trapkitchenpdx // 🥡 Celebrity CHEFS Spank & News bring the 🌎 famous underground kitchen to PDX‼️ TRAP🚚TRUCK powered by @therealtrapkitchen
@produceportland // Creative Social Lounge & Retail Experience - [We Produce Gourmet Goods] - @themarketbyproduce
@umbrellaslang // 🎵&💡// Interested in being a part of an #umbrellaslang ☂️ event?
@portlandincolor // celebrating BIPOC artists on chinook land - share your work #portlandincolor
@snackblockpdx // SNACK BLOC is a community resource and support for rallies, protests, community events, vigils and more. Holler if you want to start one in your town
@PDXStephenG//Blatino, economist, speaker & recovering banker/VC. Director of Operations @Pensole_Academy.Founder of PitchBlack, Mentor @backstage_cap Scout @indievc
@HanifFazalPDX// CEO, Center for Equity and Inclusion
@kairospdx // Education Nonprofit with the mission to cultivate confident, creative, and compassionate leaders. A Portland Business Journal Most Admired Nonprofit