For Public Media White Allies
There are many ways to participate in Public Media for All:
Hold a white caucus at your organization to have a brave and honest conversation about race, and perhaps hold some of your fellow white co-workers accountable.
Meet one-on-one with your manager to share your concerns about the lack of diversity at your organization, and elevate concerns you’ve heard about this from people of color co-workers.
In collaboration with co-workers of color, who have willingly volunteered their time, energy, and knowledge, cover DEI issues in public media in your programming.
Donate or volunteer with a local service organization supporting communities of color, especially seniors and youth of color.
Take some time, at least a dedicated hour, to read about DEI issues, decolonization, white privilege and systemic racism in our. Sit and think for a while about these topics, really digest them and write down some things you can do to be an active ally.
Post your support on social media with #PublicAF
Share! Send this website to a white co-worker, and meet with them to discuss DEI at your organization.
Resources
White Allyship & Decolonization
The View from Somewhere: Public Media and the Limits of Diversity (Lewis Raven Wallace)
Why I Won’t Give You Ten Tips to Manager Your Privilege (Natalie Burke)
White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack (Peggy McIntosh)
When White Women Cry: How White Women’s Tears Oppress Women of Color (Mamta Motwani Accapad)
The Disruption of White Supremacy (Mark Tarhant, Yes! Magazine)
White Allies, Let’s Be Honest About Decolonization (Kyle Powys Whyte, Yes! Magazine)
When Privilege and Oppression Intersect (Joseph Mabry, Everyday Democracy)
Additional information is available on the other Take Action pages as well as the Resources page.