Let's Talk About Race
Were you shocked by the American protests and police violence over the past week? Are you feeling fearful at what to say about George Floyd? About his killer, Derek Chauvin? Your shock and your fear aren’t what you think they are.
First, let’s recognize this isn’t just an American thing. In Canada, one third of incarcerated people are Indigenous, though they now make up just 5% of the population.
You're immersed in systems you can't see. Until you do.
We’re also going back to look at our B Impact Assessment—the rubric for our B Corp Certification. B Lab (the nonprofit behind the certification) has put a good deal of emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the past few years, especially in their Inclusive Economy work.
Showing up matters. Solidarity matters. #blacklivesmatter.