Before You Hit Send: 5 Questions to Ask Before Issuing Another Anti-Racism Statement

Given growing attention to anti-Black and anti-Asian violence, companies and organizations are increasingly issuing statements against racism. While such statements are never enough to dismantle <a href="https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/how-to-dismantle-white-supremacy/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">White supremacy</a>, they can enhance employees’ sense of psychological safety and serve as important communications about an organization’s values and anti-racism plans. Unfortunately, not all statements are created equal, and there are many ways such statements miss the mark and cause harm to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). When feeling moved to send a statement of solidarity or a reiteration of your organization’s anti-racist values, it’s a good idea to pause and reflect on ways your statement may unintentionally undermine your efforts. Here are some questions to ask yourself (or your committee) before you hit “send” on the next one… <a href="https://medium.com/thedearproject/before-you-hit-send-5-questions-to-ask-before-issuing-another-anti-racism-statement-2a9ff26da6b2">Website</a>