![]() ![]() Attending policy making meetings in your area to make your opinions known. ![]() Using vlogs, blogs and other social media platforms.Participating in active, but peaceful protests on the streets.Calling politicians in the Minnesota area.To take action against injustice, BCALA encourages its members to use both the methods employed by our predecessors and those unique to the 21st century: Since George Floyd is the latest in a long line of recent and historical violence against Black people in the United States, the BCALA takes this moment to encourage BCALA members to take proactive and preventative measures in the fight against racism. BCALA roundly condemns the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers within the Minneapolis Police Department. The Black Caucus of The American Library Association has a history of not only opposing racist acts against Black people, but condemning such acts. Statement Condemning Increased Violence and Racism Towards Black Americans and People of Color Read this statement on the Oklahoma Library Association's website We call on library and information services leaders, staff, and advocates to abolish racism in all its forms and stand together to support those who need it the most. OLA recently voted to create the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Intellectual Freedom Round Table which will support these efforts now and continually. We encourage libraries and library staff to promote equity in our state-with diverse programming and collections, inclusive hiring and workplace practices, and using our voices as leaders in our communities. OLA urges its members to actively oppose systemic social injustices against Black people and people of color. It is only through confronting our discomfort and holding ourselves accountable that we can begin to create meaningful change. We recognize also that we must acknowledge our own biases and the impact of our words and actions. It is with deep sorrow that we remember those who have suffered or lost their lives due to bigotry and abuses of power. The systemic racism in our nation, as well as individual prejudice, are barriers to social equity and are in opposition to our vision of enriching the lives of all Oklahomans.Īs we marked the recent anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, we remember our state’s history of racism and violence and reflect on the continuing effects of oppression. ![]() We stand with library workers, library users, and members of our community who are susceptible to acts of prejudice, threats of violence, and even death based solely on their race or ethnicity. The Oklahoma Library Association (OLA) stands in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and condemns racism and violence against Black people and all people of color. So what can we do about it?ĭushaw Hockett explains the importance of discussing implicit bias in order to reduce harm stemming from racial bias and to begin moving society forward. Radio Host Jay Smooth asserts that "we are not good despite our imperfections," but rather "it is the connection that we maintain with our imperfections that allows us to be good." We all have implicit biases. How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Discussing Race Psychologist and author of Why Are All the Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? Beverly Daniel Tatum shares her first experiences with discussing race with her child. Priya Vulchi and Winona Guo use statistics they’ve gathered to help everyone “understand, navigate and improve a world structured by racial division.” Is My Skin Brown Because I Drank Chocolate Milk? Kimberlé Crenshaw discusses the importance of recognizing being in the path of multiple forms of exclusion so that you can be and ally for victims of prejudice. Hobson makes the case that speaking openly about race - and particularly about diversity in hiring - makes for better businesses and a better society. Color blind or color brave? | Mellody Hobson ![]() Verna Myers asks everyone to “acknowledge your biases” and engage with groups who make you uncomfortable. Verna Myers: How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them Leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement talk about the growth of the movement and what inspires them to keep going with hope. An Interview with the founders of Black Lives Matter: Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, Opal Tomet ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |