We had an amazing conversation on Instagram and I really didn’t want you to miss it! I shared a post about resisting the temptation to be seen as a savior and becoming a liberator instead. Then, one of the members of our First Name Basis fam asked what it looks like to be a liberator and we launched into an awesome conversation about 5 things that we can all do to be liberators. 

The five things we discuss are:

1. Learn: Learn about the issues facing marginalized communities and about the privileges you hold. 
2. Listen: Diversify your social networks and your social media 
3. Walk with us and amplify our voices: People with power, privilege and resources are accustomed to their voices being the loudest in the room. To be a liberator you have to be willing to take a back seat and amplify the voices of those in marginalized communities 
4. Redistribute your resources: Support businesses owned by People of Color, and support nonprofit organizations that are run by People of Color and are doing the work to support under-resourced communities.
5. Be civically engaged: Keep up with current events and vote for leaders who listen to and support marginalized communities.

 

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Song Credit: “Away” by Geographer and “Beach Disco” by Dougie Wood