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I know what you’re going to say. It’s too much. Too much bad news and sad stories. You want me to write something inspirational and uplifting. You want me to tell of a silver lining or a bigger picture. You want to believe that the universe has our back and that this is all part of some grand scheme to awaken us.
Enter “conspirituality” - the narratives and strategies that allow us to bypass the very uncomfortable reality of this moment. Conspiracies are comforting. They, like spiritual bypass, offer us a way out of facing the very real and deadly systemic forces that are killing people right in front of our eyes.
But none of this will get us free. It just delays the inevitable.
If we want to survive this moment -and I mean not go back to normal but transform into something else entirely - we must face the hard to look at truth of our people and planet. We must intervene when we hear conspiracy theories or spiritual narratives that deny the reality of what is happening and demoralize those who are most impacted. We must resist the systems that continue to harm, exploit and oppress.
And we must imagine something better and beyond all of this. Something that has never been before. A new way of being that values all of humanity and understands that no one is expendable and everyone deserves to thrive.
This is the WE we need to be right now.
Kerri (she/her)
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Conspirituality is in and of itself an epidemic. Why it’s important to push back on the “Plandemic” and what to do about it. [click to tweet]
The Coronavirus Was an Emergency Until Trump Found Out Who Was Dying. The pandemic has exposed the bitter terms of our racial contract, which deems certain lives of greater value than others. [click to tweet]
Doctors Without Borders, best known for sending medical professionals into international conflict zones in the midst of crises, just dispatched a team to the Navajo Nation…because it’s that bad. [click to tweet]
Breonna Taylor was a first responder who survived the pandemic, only to be shot in her home by police. If you ran for Ahmaud, you must stand for Bre. [click to tweet]
Racism isn’t just going to go away. Here are 65 things white people can do for racial justice (beyond your social media performance post). [click to tweet]
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Being an ally means getting engaged and staying engaged; not just when tragedy strikes, but all the time. We need sustained practice and action if we are to transform the systems and policies that govern collective care. Here’s this week’s call to action:
SHARE HER STORY by posting her face and saying her name. Use #BreonnaTaylor #JusticeForBre and Tag responsible parties including @lmpd.ky @mayorgregfischer @govandybeshear
MAKE CALLS and send emails to investigative agencies, institutions and individuals in charge to make the demands known and hold them accountable to following through. Take action here.
GET ENGAGED in ongoing efforts to end police brutality, decarcerate prisons and restore justice. Here are some good places to start.
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Dear White People…
Many of you are asking what more you can do to show up for #AhmaudArbery and #BreonnaTaylor beyond the social media post. Start here:
1-We blame society, but we are society. Allyship begins by reckoning with your own place and participation in this system. All of us, white people, are complicit in the system of white supremacy because we all benefit. No amount of social media posts can erase that fact. Do your work.
2-Silence is violence. You don’t have to look very far to find people who are choosing to be silent, stay neutral or play nice in the face of racial violence. Engage your friends and co-workers in courageous conversations about privilege and oppression.
3-While social media has a role in shifting culture, performing allyship isn’t helpful. Especially if your activism doesn’t extend beyond your feed. We need white people to use our proximity to power and privilege to disrupt systems, hold our leaders accountable and get organized against injustice.
4-It’s not enough to show up only when someone gets harmed or killed. We need to get political everyday in how we work to confront racism, end police brutality, decarcerate society and restore justice to our communities. Start by investigating police accountability in your local area and support organizations addressing racial justice.
5-Check yourself. There is no one right way to show up. Be humble. Listen and learn from black and brown leaders. Pay people of color for their wisdom and training. Be willing to be held accountable for making mistakes, causing harm and not knowing. And then keep going.
(much longer blog on this coming soon)
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When everyone is well, EVERYONE is well. We are reimagining a wellness of WE that ensures that everyone can thrive. Join us tomorrow at 2pm EST on Instagram for a big announcement!
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