On this episode of “Active Allyship…it’s more than a #hashtag!” Sunni and Lisa discuss moments of awakening in the realm of social justice with Debby Irving during The 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge interview. On their newly introduced segment called, “Did you Know?” Sunni and Lisa tackle another painful reminder of what it’s like to be black in America - the Aurora Police incident in which a black mother and her children were wrongfully detained and made to lie facedown on hot asphalt. Straight B.S., but you’ll have to listen to get our thoughts on the matter.
There is so much taking place in these United States of America, to include being in the midst of “two pandemics and a revolution”. We know you’re wondering, what two pandemics? Well, put your earphones on and have a listen! Hint: white supremacy is a pandemic! Anyway, we wanted to share tools that would be useful in assisting to bridge the gap, creating a better understanding. The 21- Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge interview with Debby Irving is informative, eye-opening and quite honestly, rather revealing. Debby shares what she was “marinated” in as a child growing up in white suburbia and the impact it had on her life, mentally, emotionally and physically. Transparency is the word that comes to mind when listening to this conversation. Debbie is very transparent about her upbringing and the connection to her “awakening”.
Now, back to The 21- Day Racial Equity Habit Challenge, (which by the way, “was first hatched by Dr. Eddie Moore Jr.” fingers crossed, we’ll have him on the show as well), this tool provides a variety of options for engagement and learning - “For 21 days, do one action to further your understanding of power, privilege, supremacy, oppression and equity.” If you haven’t already, join our Active Allyship…it’s more than a #hashtag! Facebook Group to participate in the challenge we are launching. Our goal is to inform, engage and act! Yes, the word “ally” is a verb, requiring action - no nouns around here!
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