What can I do to make a difference?

• Learn all you can about racism to broaden your understanding and unlearn your assumptions.
  
  
• Commit to getting to know those of different ethnicities.
  
  
• Learn about the histories and cultures of other ethnic groups.
  
  
• Take the Birmingham Pledge, and, speak up when you hear someone making a racist remark.
  
  
• Find others that are taking active steps to dismantle racism and bond with them. You need to have allies for support.
  
  
• Notice what ethnicities are missing in meetings, groups, and
  conferences and speak up about it.
  
  
• Establish a code of language and conduct for  your staff , volunteers, and, program participants.
  
  
• Establish a track record of effective experience and earn the
  reputation of racial justice expertise.