Hey friends, the last few days have been unprecedented.
Instead of talking about my jewelry, I'm going to use this space to talk about the protests and Black Lives Matter movement.
I’m feeling heartbroken and scared and angry. No one should have to die or be jailed or be brutalized at the hands of the police. No one should be discriminated against for the color of their skin or their name or where they come from.
First of all, if you're white, realize your privilege. Realize your racism and really analyze it. Here's a good article to get you thinking https://bthechange.com/4-steps-we-can-take-as-white-people-to-fight-racism-a582e826eb92
Next, do something. Even if you think you're not racist against people of color, that's not enough. Do something anti-racist. Today. And every day.
Sign petitions.
https://www.change.org/
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/defund-the-police-invest-in-communities/
https://saytheirnames.carrd.co/#petitions
Donate Money.
This week I donated $100 each to the ACLU, Communities Against Police Brutality, Black Visions Collective, Campaign Zero, and Black Lives Seattle. I realize the amount of money I personally donated doesn’t make a huge different, but it still counts.
Protest.
It's difficult to stay home when there's been protests every day at the police precinct a block away from my building. I've been out there almost every night this week and sometimes in the mornings too. If you don't feel comfortable protesting, send supplies like water, food, masks, and medical supplies to places that are collecting them for protesters.
Support Black Owned Businesses.
I'm so fortunate to work for one. Valerie Madison. Go buy some jewelry from her! And search for black owned businesses in your area and support them.
Read books and articles. Support your POC friends and family. Educate yourself. Educate others. Do something. Please let me know if there's anything else I should be doing.
Thank you.
Nina
