Rise Above

At the beginning of 2020, it would have been hard to imagine that we, as a society, would be grappling with such devastating events, without suitable leadership. It’s eery how similar this year has been to the histories of 1918, 1929, and 1968. These past few months have revealed a lot of darkness, isolation, and misery, with few bright spots.

When you witness an abdication of responsibility, be the leader you want to see; rise above the the void and shine light for others to clearly observe. We stand with communities of color: we see you and hear you. Together we can build a culture of inclusivity without forgetting where we’ve been and knowing where we still need to go.

Below is a list of organizations we are supporting, to combat stereotypes, discrimination, and persecution:

• American Civil Liberties Union
  Works in the courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States.

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
  To secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.

• National Urban League
  To help African-Americans and others in underserved communities achieve their highest true social parity, economic self- reliance, power, and civil rights. The League promotes economic empowerment through education and job training, housing and community development, workforce development, entrepreneurship, health, and quality of life.

• Southern Council
  Promote racial justice, protect democratic rights and broaden civic participation in the Southern United States.

• U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
  Prevent and remedy unlawful employment discrimination and advance equal opportunity for all in the workplace.