08/25/2020
Every so often I come across a piece of writing or art that makes my heart say, “yes!! This is exactly how I feel, I couldn’t have said it better myself.” I’m so thankful to have just discovered and wanted to share these beautiful and so so important thoughts.
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“Silence is a collision. If you hear something racist, sexist, discriminatory, bigoted, etc. and you say nothing, you have colluded with what was said or done. In the words of Elie Wiesel, 'We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere.'
Diversity, equity, and inclusion is a job for everyone. It’s not a job just for the diversity specialist, activist, presidents of homeowner associations, executive leadership, and progressive clergy. It is the job of every neighbor, every co-worker, every citizen, every parent, every friend, and every participant of society."—Amber Booth-McCoy, Diversity Specialist & Founder of The Diversity Booth, INC. To read more, visit our blog via the link in our profile. Amber will be our guest writer for issue No. 002 as well which comes out next month! You won't want to miss it🤍
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"El silencio es una colisión. Si escuchas algo ra***ta, sexista, discriminatorio, intolerante, etc. y no dices nada, estás aceptando lo que se dijo o hizo. En palabras de Elie Wiesel, 'Debemos tomar partido. La neutralidad ayuda al opresor, nunca a la víctima. El silencio alienta al atormentador, nunca al atormentado. A veces debemos interferir.'
