Lately we’ve been more silent on social media out of respect. And as a small, not-so-diverse company we have been hesitant to take up space in the current conversation. People are making their voices heard in the streets around the country and the world, and we respect, support, and honor that. But online silence is not a solution, even if offline we’ve been having difficult conversations about racism, discrimination, privilege, and police violence with our kids, our families, our friends.
Hard times aren’t helped by empty gestures, so we’re offering some clear and direct tips to help non-Black people confront and discuss racism and what’s been going on. Maybe this can help others have those uncomfortable conversations too. It’s a necessary act just as valuable as voting, protesting, signing petitions, supporting Black businesses, donating to anti-racist causes and community groups—and growing to become a more diverse company.
Tremendousness has directed donations to support Black Lives Matter and other much-needed organizations, including Arch City Defenders, Action St. Louis, Equal Justice Initiative, Helping Hand Black Small Business Relief, and bail-out funds. If you too can support groups doing good, click through for links these and other places to donate. Or at the very least, use the tips in the post to start a difficult conversation.
Because Black Lives Matter.
