Silence is NOT an option – 10/21/20 (10/21/2020)

1) Their Bosses Asked Them to Lead Diversity Reviews. Guess Why.

When corporations try to belatedly address issues of diversity, equity and inclusion, they often drop the responsibility on their few Black employees.  Read more… 

2) Why a Hospital Might Shun a Black Patient

The way medical professionals are paid keeps structural racism alive. It’s unethical and it must change.  Read more…

3) A Battle for the Souls of Black Girls

Discipline disparities between Black and white boys have driven reform efforts for years. But Black girls are arguably the most at-risk student group in the United States.  Read more…

4) Black and White and Living Color

“The Talk” and “This Is Your Brain on Stereotypes” offer two very different approaches to helping children understand and confront bias.  Read more…

5) Resources for Coping with Race Related Trauma:

https://www.psychology.uga.edu/coping-racial-trauma
https://www.apa.org/res/parent-resources/racial-stress?tab=3
https://actionnetwork.org/user_files/user_files/000/045/350/original/racialtraumaandcopingbrochure2020.pdf