In response to the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests that have erupted throughout our country, I have noticed my own tendency to want to blame others or simply check out and go numb. While these are understandable reactions, they are not helpful or healthy. On today’s show I talk about how we can avoid these traps, and explore some ways we can stay open, curious, and engaged – even if we feel scared, angry, confused, or overwhelmed by all that is happening. This is a time for us to wake up, step up, lean in, and for us to be willing to learn, grow, and change – individually and collectively. We’re all in this together.
Resources:
Killer Mike speaking on May 29
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on May 29
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
GoFundMe Campaign for George Floyd’s Family
How to Be an Antiracist (book), by Ibram X. Kendi
White Fragility (book) by Robin DiAngelo
We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins
We’re All in This Together – virtual program
Shareables:
Blaming others or numbing out right now are not going to move us in the direction of healing, accountability, change, and justice that is necessary. Share on X It’s time for many of us to do and say things we have never done and said before. Share on X We can and we must do better. Share on X
