Episode 40: Talk About Amplifying Black Voices
This is not a typical episode because this is not a typical week. Instead of the normal business talk, I want to draw attention to the importance of amplifying Black voices. I recorded this on June 2, a day that became known on social media as the “Blackout Day.” But I want to challenge you to do more than post a black box on your IG feed that says “muted and listening.” Your action is needed more than your silence. If all you’ve done is say “I’m out for the week,” reconsider. Allyship is active.
Don’t say this doesn’t have to do with your business. It does. It does because it has to do with your humanity. Take a few minutes to listen in, and then take action, starting with educating yourself on what it means to be an active anti-racist.
Key Takeaways on Amplifying Black Voices:
- Don’t be silent.
- To act brings about change.
Education Resources on Anti-Racism :
(This section may contain affiliate links.)
- Bspoke with ellyB, Episode 5: Top 3 Things Our Community & Allies Can Do to Unify the Event Industry
- Book: Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla F. Saad
- Book: How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
- Book: White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo and Michael Eric Dyson
- Course: Monique Melton Shine Classes
- Course: The Great Unlearn with Rachel Cargle
- Rachel Cargle on Instagram
- Monique Melton on Instagram
- Myisha T. Hill on Instagram
- Black Lives Matter on Instagram
- Ijeoma Oluo on Instagram
Black Wedding Industry Experts from the Cover Image:
(As shown in the cover image, from left to right, top to bottom.)
- @falloncarterevents
- @weddingsbylulu
- @falloncarterevents
- @nicolebakescakes
- @cocktailterrica
- @whit_hazen
- @ambermarlow
- @lesliemarieevents
- @theflowerguybron
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Credits
Title Track Voiceover: Melissa Disney
Editor: M. Lynn
Photos: Courtney Paige Ray
Cover Art: Magnoliahouse Creative
