Dear Aunty & Uncle, Last time, we talked about Policing. Now, some of you may be thinking, “this will all phase out and people will start forgetting about it.” But I want us to remember that this movement and these conversations are not going to end as we wrap up this series. Today, let’s talk about …
Dear Aunty & Uncle: Let’s Talk About Policing
Dear Aunty & Uncle, Last time, we talked about Anti-Racism. Now, some of you may be thinking, “not all cops are bad,” or “there would be no law & order if we defund the police.” But there is so much more to the story that you may not know about. Today, let’s talk about the realities …
Dear Aunty & Uncle: Let’s Talk About Being Anti-Racist
Dear Aunty & Uncle, Last time, we talked about Anti-Blackness. Now, some of you may be thinking, “but we are doing our part,” “we treat everyone equally” or “it’s better to just stay silent.” But it isn’t enough to just not be openly racist. Today, let’s talk about the importance of BEING ANTI-RACIST. “If you are neutral …
Dear Aunty & Uncle: Let’s Talk About Anti-Blackness
Dear Aunty & Uncle, Last time, we talked about Equity. Now, some of you may be thinking, “but we are not a part of the problem.” And even if we are not outwardly racist, we are still a part of the problem. I know this is where things may get more uncomfortable and personal, but many …
Dear Aunty & Uncle: Let’s Talk About Equity
Dear Aunty & Uncle, Last time, we talked about Solidarity Now, some of you may be thinking that black people “are doing this to themselves, because look how far we’ve gotten as minorities.” And it can be so problematic to think of it that way. So today, let’s talk about (1) Being born into oppression vs. Immigrating …
Dear Aunty & Uncle: Let’s Talk About Solidarity
Dear Aunty & Uncle, Last time, we talked about Black Lives Matter. Now, some of you may be thinking “this isn’t even about us, so why should we care about all of this?” And I understand that it can be difficult to see why we should make an effort to do more if it doesn’t seem …
Dear Aunty & Uncle: An Introduction
Dear Aunty & Uncle(or mummy, papa, bhai, ben, cousin, friend, dada, dadi…), I’m asking for just 10 minutes of your day for 10 days (more if you’d like)! I am not here to argue with you, yell at you, or raise my voice at you. I am here to have a discussion with you. Maybe …