I believe that Black Lives Matter. I believe that all voices, but especially minority voices should be heard.
I believe in truth telling. This is part of the mission of Mommy Rebellion.
Like many white people I paused my content last week in solidarity to all the BIPOC people who often have their voices silenced by our system. Before this blog goes back to it’s regularly scheduled posting I wanted to take a few moments to talk about action.
I believe that Black Lives Matter. I believe that all voices, but especially minority voices should be heard. I believe in truth telling. This is part of the mission of Mommy Rebellion.
However I was born a white cis hetorsexual female. My experience is shaped by these factors as well as the fact that I have been married for almost 18 years. These are just part of the privileges that affect my day to day life. I can not speak to another’s experience of motherhood that may be different than mine. But I can provide a place for other mothers (and parents really) to share their stories and advice, regardless of the body they are in.
I know I have more learning to do. I thought I would share some of the resources I have been using and have found helpful while navigating the conversations around race and intersectionality that are happening right now. This is an ongoing process and not something I assume will ever be finished.
I am dedicated to continuing my learning and passing my learnings and understanding to my children.
I am dedicated to listening. As a postpartum mother during a pandemic listening is all I can do some days. It may not be enough, but I hope it is better than doing nothing.
As I write this I see that I am using the “I” word way too many times. So here are the resources I have found helpful while navigating this.
Books:
- Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper
- Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Renni Eddo-Lodge
- So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
- A Mighty Girl has many resources here’s one on Broadening The Story 60 Picture Books Starring Black Mighty Girls
- Listens for Raising an Anti-Racist
- An Antiracism Listening List
- Victoria Alexander Book List for Black Allies
Articles and Other Sources:
- 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
- Scaffolded Anti-Racism Resources
- Justice in June (time based resources what to do if you only have 10 minutes, 25 or 45 minutes a day set up in a monthly schedule etc.)
- 15 Kid-Friendly Movies to Help Build a Conversation About Race and Racism
If you have any other resources please share them in the comments below.
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