Today we were humbled and honored to march alongside thousands of fellow humans demonstrating solidarity with Black people against systemic racism and police brutality. It was an overwhelming turnout for a deeply moving day. There’s so much more to say and do and learn but my body is wrecked and tonight we rest, because this isn’t for show. It isn’t a trend. It’s an awakening caused by deep grief and trauma that the Black community has always had to carry. So I don’t share these photos for any pats on the back or to put a rosy spin on the tragedies that inspired today’s march. It was incredible and I’m grateful to witness and participate in history, but the weight of the pain of it all does not escape me. #blacklivesmatter today and every day and our actions and wallets need to show that. ❤️
June 6, 2020
Today we were humbled and honored to march alongside thousands of fellow humans demonstrating solidarity with Black people against systemic racism and police brutality. It was an overwhelming turnout for a deeply moving day. There’s so much more to say and do and learn but my body is wrecked and tonight we rest, because this isn’t for show. It isn’t a trend. It’s an awakening caused by deep grief and trauma that the Black community has always had to carry. So I don’t share these photos for any pats on the back or to put a rosy spin on the tragedies that inspired today’s march. It was incredible and I’m grateful to witness and participate in history, but the weight of the pain of it all does not escape me today and every day and our actions and wallets need to show that. ❤️
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Swipe for actions. Art by @kristinamicotti
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Breonna Taylor was asleep in her bed in the middle of the night when 3 police officers came inside her home and murdered her. They had the wrong house. One was fired yesterday, the other two murderers are still police officers. No charges have been brought *as of now. Demand justice for Bre. She and all Black women deserve better than this. Text ENOUGH to 55156 After countless calls from outraged allies, Mayor Fischer disconnected phone, so we are finding other ways to be heard. Go to @colorofchange to sign the petition, contact the council members, and get up to date actions. Art by @jennydoh
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As a little incentive to continue investing in the Black community, I’m offering free BLM art to you! Send me a screenshot of your donation of $25 or more to the nonprofit of your choice, your mailing address, and art preference. There are a few of each design, and I’ll do my best to get you your favorite one-of-a-kind watercolor painting. Some donation suggestions are @blklivesmatter @innocenceproject @bailproject @naacp_ldf @blacktranstravelfund and City Neighbors Foundation, linked in my bio. But any investment in the Black community counts. *City Neighbors Foundation works to develop public schools that focus on equity and the arts. @raindancer80 is on the board focusing on diversity and inclusion, and alerted me to this wonderful Baltimore-based organization. Donating to them would be a lovely way to thank Raina for her work yesterday. Thank you to everyone who is giving their time, money, and work to the Black community. Let’s keep the momentum up
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We’re finding these hand painted stones around our neighborhood while out on walks. Making these with your kids is a great way to get them involved creatively and start talking about the reality of racism. My educator parents started the dialogue about racism with me before I can remember, and it was *always* a part of the conversation. I think that practice at home helped me speak up at school at an earlier age. I still have MUCH TO LEARN as we all do, but that early exposure was the first step to working on being anti-racist. It’s never too early and it’s never too late.
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My period is now eco and Black-woman owned thanks to @femlybox. Many of my white friends are switching household brands and investing in Black-owned companies and I RECOMMEND THIS ONE. ANY time we re-distribute the wealth to a Black woman or to a black-owned company it is the action of putting your wallet where your mouth is. To make this a lifelong shift, sharing companies that produce well-made eco products we use *regularly* is crucial. I’m so grateful that is such a high quality/low impact brand that supports people who menstruate. I’m a convert forevs. Yes, they have tampons and cups too
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