“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.”
~James Baldwin
As coaches, we’re trained to get curious, explore different perspectives, and turn ideas into action.
These same values and tools are how we approach social justice.
We’re asking questions (including confronting our own unconscious bias), learning from teachers with diverse viewpoints and methodologies, and most importantly, we continually remind ourselves that the real value comes from implementation.
We can’t just call ourselves allies, we need to do the work – and it’s the work of a lifetime.
What Are We Doing?
We are reading, watching, and listening to marginalized voices.
We are investing in anti-racism training.
We are prioritizing using business services and training that are Black-owned or companies with clear social justice values.
We are decolonizing our bookshelf (thank you for that concept, Ericka Hines) and ensuring the resources we share include a diversity of voices. This list from Good For Her is a great starting point.
We are offering scholarship spots to marginalized folks.
We are donating to causes that support racial justice, including Loveland Foundation and Together Rising.
We are discerning about the events we attend and the speaking engagements we accept. If these spaces are not diverse and inclusive, we will decline.
We are open to feedback. If we get it wrong, we will offer a genuine apology.