Enough!

Seems cliche to post this without saying more.

Isn't it time that we want more for our future than this continued

injustice?

If you're caucasian (like me) here's some things we can do:

1. Learn about other people and their culture but go beyond foods and festivals.
2. Explore the unfamiliar. Put yourself in situations where you are in the visible minority.
3. Be a proactive parent. Talk to your children candidly about race.
4. Don't tell or laugh at stereotypical jokes.
5. Think before you speak. Words can hurt whether you mean them to or not.
6. Be a role model and help educate others regarding your own experiences.
7. Don't make assumptions because they are usually wrong and stereotypes are destructive.
8. Consider how race and racism impact your life and those around you.
9. Don't let others get away with biased language or behavior- speak up and out.
10. Take a position against hate and take a Stand Against Racism.
    
    
    This list was written by Margaret Mitchell, President and CEO of 
    YWCA eliminating racism empowering women in Cleveland, Ohio.