Waking up

Structural racism affects every part of the economic system. It
affects bootstrappers too! It defines:


Who we hire

Who we invest in

Who we promote

Who we chat with

Who sees our numbers

Who we invite to speak

Who gets access to our platform

"It's not just about being oppressed or being an oppressor,
it's about resisting oppression and resisting being an oppressor;
being an ally, being an advocate for social justice." – Dr. Beverly
Daniel Tatum (clip)

Right now, in cities across America, people are protesting
systemic violence and oppression against Black people.


We (Jon and Justin) are waking up to how complicit we are in the
system. We're seeing our privilege. We're humbled and motivated
by the words of Dr. Erin Thomas:
"You can directly impact the extent to which your organization
counters historical inequity, inequality & injustice."

The bootstrapping, SaaS, and startup ecosystems need to wrestle
with these issues.
"How can you help? By working to dismantle a system of racism
from which you reap the benefits. If you are not working to do that
then you don’t actually want to help." – Kristina Daniels

Instead of Patreon shout outs, we're shouting out these
causes:


The Loveland Foundation's therapy fund. 

Diversity in Tech Patreon

The Great Unlearning Patreon

Podcasts in Color Patreon



Want to take the next step?


Abadesi Osunsade is offering How to be pro-Black at work

Rachel Rodgers is running Reimagining Small Business

Kim Crayton is doing an event called Introduction to Being an
Antiracist



Things to read, listen to, and watch:


Peggy McIntosh's "Knapsack of Privilege"

The podcast series, Seeing White

So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

Bernice King on MSNBC

Documentary: A time for burning, 1966



This podcast was recorded on June 4, 2020.
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