by Mary Reiman
My blog posts are usually stories of my life, things happening in and around my world view. But it is the time to take "I" out of the conversation. This week has reminded me that my time should be spent listening and learning from the stories of others, allowing the phrases to flow through my mind into my being and moving to action. Those S.E.E.D. (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) workshops seem so long ago, when Peggy McIntosh was with us discussing white privilege. And what did we learn and how did we act on what we learned? Reading, reflecting, listening, learning, more reading, more reflecting, more listening, more learning. Words, thoughts, poems, teachings. Even with all the discussions, it was never enough.
We need systemic change.
Thanks to those who have posted thoughts and reflections and those who have reposted the reflections of others. Below are a few of the voices rising up this week.
READ
National Museum of African American History and Culture
LISTEN
LISTEN
READ
Peggy McIntosh
The list could go on and on. Each day brings another powerful message that needs to be heard or read...and absorbed. It needs to stay in the forefront of our minds, driving us to take action, to keep listening, to have the difficult discussions. Whatever words you find that speak to your heart and soul most clearly, that help you resolve to take action, revisit them. Revisit them often.
And are you looking for books addressing systemic racism? Children's books about diversity? Young adult titles? Let me know if you can't find any. However, I doubt you need me to curate a list for you. There are booklists everywhere, such as this one from the Chicago Sun Times, as well as recommendations from our Lincoln City Libraries. Check them out. Resolve to learn more..and take action.
LISTEN
LEARN
ACT
Thanks, Mary!
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