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 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: A Series on Talking to South Asian Families About Supporting the Black Community
Introduction to the series and talking about Black Lives Matter “But why is everybody overreacting over the death of one man?”Dear Aunty & Uncle, Let’s talk about Racism “But we’re also minorities who struggle.”Dear Aunty & Uncle, Let’s Talk About Privilege “But they’re looting and hurting innocent businesses. Nobody will sympathize with them.”Dear Aunty & …