In the wake of the murders of Geroge Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and the subsequent worldwide reaction, we released a statement expressing our solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, and our support for the protesters and advocates who are taking a stand against police brutality and racism. This podcast delves deeper into this topic, explaining why it’s important for Indigenous people to support #BLM, how we can do so (outside of the realm of social media), and some personal stories related to the topic of racism. There’s no doubt that  wellness and social justice are inextricably connected — this falls under the circle of “Community” in our Seven Circles of Wellness structure. We find it necessary to be good relatives to the Black community during this time, just as they have been supportive of our own civil rights. Thanks for listening.

WELL FOR CULTURE

Well For Culture

#BlackLivesMatter -- Linking Social Justice and Wellness

JUN 8, 202043 MIN
WELL FOR CULTURE

#BlackLivesMatter -- Linking Social Justice and Wellness

JUN 8, 202043 MIN

Description

Resources on how to take action

https://blacklivesmatter.com/global-actions/

https://blacklivesmatter.com/defundthepolice/

https://www.standwithbre.com/?fbclid=IwAR1O5lupss1_YmmjZpPlUr_mH0i5NX95YFaETWIJS4xwUDlUQTF-Tgz9zk0

List of books recommended in episode:

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

Bury the Chains: Prophets and Rebels in the Fight to Free an Empire's Slaves by Adam Hochschild

The work fo Dr Cornel West, an American philosopher, political activist, social critic, author, and public intellectual.