Hello Friend,
In this time of social distancing, it is important that we continue to engage with each other around issues such as racism and xenophobia. We know that these issues continue to impact us and often show themselves more frequently, and with greater intensity, in times such as these. Right now, it is important that we continue to be more vigilant than ever with our allyship!
Here are 5 recommendations from The Woke Coach™ that will help you begin, or continue, your journey of moving From Ally to Accomplice™.
1. WATCH Bobby Kennedy for President.
A riveting Netflix docuseries that chronicles Kennedy’s political career from Attorney General to candidate for President of the United States. It’s a wonderful, real-life example of what accomplice-ship looks like.
2. READ How to Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi.
This book is essential reading (or listening) for anyone who wants to go beyond the awareness of racism to the next step: contributing to the formation of a just and equitable society.
3. LISTEN to NPR’s White Lies podcast.
In 1965, Rev. James Reeb was murdered in Selma, Alabama. Three men were tried and acquitted, but no one was ever held to account. Fifty years later, two journalists from Alabama return to the city where it happened, expose the lies that kept the murder from being solved, and uncover a story about guilt and memory that says as much about America today as it does about the past.
4. PARTICIPATE in TRIGGER TOPICS.
Join The Woke Coach™ on Tuesday, March 24, for an online workshop is for individuals who are ready to deepen their race analysis and desire a brave, intimate space to begin that work. The engagement will help participants unpack key concepts and terminology while gaining a better understanding of how their privilege and social location impact their allyship. Click here for more information and to register.
5. JOIN The Woke Coach for FROM ALLY TO ACCOMPLICE™
A series of six monthly, online workshops and engagements for people interested in authentic personal and professional cultural competency leadership development. The activities will help participants recognize and understand what it means to do the work necessary to be called an ally while moving through the work required to become a full-fledged accomplice. Click here for more information and to register.
We are excited to continue building a community of people who are interested in using their powers for good. Join us!
Seena Hodges
Founder + CEO
The Woke Coach, LLC