Dear allies.

How might you restore and build relationships with your fellow Black community members so that you can lead together?

You must tread with care recognizing that Black people have their own racial healing journeys while also trying to navigate the multitude of barriers and trauma that they experience on a daily basis. At the same time you must also celebrate the inherit value of Black lives, regardless of their "contributions" - the 1st... inventor of.... and so on.

You must listen to, center and support Black people of all backgrounds, not only when they are present to demand it. You each play a role in seeking the voices missing and honoring the voices present that still go unheard.

Your actions must be in service of racial healing and sustained beyond the situational demands for Black voices, a means to an end, in order to develop the trust necessary to be in authentic relationship.

Sincerely,

Black Voices