Black History Month is a time to celebrate black culture and history, as well as a time to educate ourselves and others on how to make positive change, promote anti-racism and create a more equal world. This year’s theme is Time for Change: Action Not Words, so we thought we’d share some ways in which you can show its support for #BHM22.
Attend events
Educate yourself on black history by attending one of the many webinars taking place this month. This will help broaden your understanding of black history, current challenges and most importantly, how you can take action to promote positive change.
Here’s a few of our top picks:
Spread the word
Share useful resources with colleagues, invite them to webinars, recommend literature and share facts that you’ve learned along the way. Knowledge is power, afterall.
Listen to lived experiences
Ask your colleagues, friends and peers to share their lived experiences (if they feel comfortable doing so) and learn more about what it means to be black in today’s society.
Create a safe space
Ensure your place of work has clear HR policies which protect against racism and discrimination. These made need reviewing to make sure they are up-to-date, clear to understand and aligns with current legislation/guidelines etc.
Imperium Solutions would like to take this opportunity to celebrate the countless black leaders who have had an unforgettable impact on the social sector. We will continue to strive for equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do and we hope this blog gives you a few ideas on how you can help make a difference too.
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