July is the month when America celebrates its independence. I have always felt uncomfortable with this holiday, too much un-examined pride and hyper-patriotic expression of which I am leery. Criticizing patriotism isn't a popular way to speak up and its necessary. I love barbecues, picnics, summer heat and (depending on the decade of my life) fireworks. This year, more than ever on July 4th I want to protest, mourn, grieve, be of service to those in need and go to the woods to find solace and peace.
As a counter to the mainstream narrative of independence day, one action I am taking to preserve our democracy is to co-sponsor a free SwingLeft webinar. We have to fight for our democracy in many ways. Please join us on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 4pm EDT to learn about what you can do from home to preserve and support democracy as it plays out specifically in the key battleground Super States.
Finally, we have one remaining White White Women and Power Paradox webinar scheduled for this Thursday, July 2, noon-1:30pm EDT. For a deep dive with other white women about our relationship to power, anti-racism and racial equity muscle building, join us. If you want to collaborate and bring WWPP offerings to your organization, contact Brianna Boggs or me. We would love to talk.
We Have to Fight for our Democracy