The events triggered by George Floyd’s death have started a national conversation about systemic racism in the United States (and around the world). There is a lot happening on our feeds right now, but one thing is clear: Black Lives Matter.
Wanting equality is not enough. We as individuals and the Rustic community must do more to support this movement. There is a lot we need to learn, both as a company and as individuals, and we are committed to educating ourselves and taking action to become better allies.
This guide was created by several members of the Rustic team – program leaders, country directors, and more. Think of this as an invitation – join us! This can be the first step in your own anti-racist education or a tool to help you leverage the power you have with friends, family, in your neighborhood, and at school. Think of it as an intro course, something to get the ball rolling. And when you’re done with our list, keep going! Many of us in the Rustic community have the privilege of getting to educate ourselves about systemic racism, rather than experience it first hand. Take advantage of the privilege and treat it as a responsibility. If you want to create change, follow the steps below. This is easy to do and it will matter.