In this episode, I’m talking about why I can't remain silent about racial injustice.

Resources mentioned:

• Videos:
  • Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man | Video from Emmanuel Acho
  • Some truths, and some ideas on a path forward | Video from Nicole Walters
  • Let's Talk About Racial Justice! | Video from His and Her Money and Flipped Lifestyle Interview
• Books:
  • How To Be AntiRacist By Ibram X. Kendi
  • White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism By Robin Diangelo
  • I’m Still Here: Black Dignity In A World Made For Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown
  • Race Matters by Cornel West
• Blogs and Podcasts:
  • A Candid Conversation About Race in America | Michelle is Money Hungry
  • 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice | Medium.com
• Donate:
  • Want to help? Support one of these businesses affected by the recent riots | Insight News
  • Organizations Renew Calls for Donations to Feed Vulnerable Residents and Protestors in the Twin Cities | Eater Twin Cities
  • Southern Poverty Law Center
  • NAACP Legal Defense Fund
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • United Way
  • Be The Bridge
• Social Media Resources:
  • Premiere Diverse Stock Photos | TONL
  • She Bold Stock Photos
  • Twenty20

About this episode:

This isn’t the episode I planned to release this week, but with everything going on in the world, I can’t remain silent about racial injustice. In this episode, I am acknowledging the pain, grief, and anger that so many are feeling. More than ever, those of us with a microphone to speak must also take time to listen. I am learning and listening, and I am offering my thoughts as an online business owner, a biracial woman, and the wife of a law enforcement officer.

I’m sharing some resources that have been shared with me and some ways that you can help. And from an ads and social media perspective, I’m sharing some resources that will help you bring more diversity to your ads and social media posts. I invite you to check them out and explore how you can promote diversity and inclusion with your business, your online presence, your ads, and your social media strategy.

Thanks for listening!

I would love for this to be a conversation more than just a statement. Please feel free to direct message me on Instagram @FlourishwithMonica, email me at success at monicalouie dot com, or reach out in any way to share your thoughts, questions, or ideas. I’m here to learn. I’m here to listen. I’m here to help.