Black Lives MatterWe stand with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.
It is within your power to help shape our reality. We encourage all people to actively engage in efforts involved in the creation of an equitable world. Justice, equality, reciprocity, these are words we share a deep reverence for. For too long, the job of dismantling systemic racism has fallen on the shoulders of the people it has most oppressed. It’s time to recognize that each of us has a role to play, and that reform is also the responsibility of those who have passively benefited from the system. |
White folks are being called to educate themselves about the many ways in which racism has continually shape-shifted to functionally oppress BIPOC, and to analyze how it has granted societal advantage to white folks over people of color. Difficult but honest reflection is essential for joining in the journey for equality. Below you will find videos to help inspire you along with resources to continue your educational journey. We all have ways in which we need to heal from racism.
With urgency and with a plan for longevity, we must foster the healing of generations of trauma endured by Black folks. People can only heal from trauma when they are truly safe. We must work to ensure equal accessibility to resources, opportunities, and equal protection for all Black people under the law. Black lives are sacred and deserving. |
Recognizing the sacredness of Black lives does not devalue any other life, rather it amplifies the necessary healing that affects us all. When we celebrate and fully honor the power, beauty, importance, and equality of another life, our own lives are subtly similarly affirmed. However, we should not center our focus on a positive consequence for our own good. Genuine intention and awareness of our impact is part of the magic that triggers reciprocal healing. In this way, healing begets further healing.
We offer a discount to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled and people who have been displaced due to unsafe conditions or natural disaster. Find out how to receive those discounted rates on our booking page. But please read on first.
We offer a discount to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled and people who have been displaced due to unsafe conditions or natural disaster. Find out how to receive those discounted rates on our booking page. But please read on first.
We encourage you take a moment, close your eyes and center yourself with three slow breaths as you open your heart and mind. Feel the connection that your heart has to your bloodline, to your community, to all life. Intend to be open to the words and energy of healing that will come through your learning. Invite that energy to inspire your actions and conversations for the highest good of all life.
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Listen to this interview from On Being with Jason Reynolds, author and the National Ambassador for Children's Literature,
Resources for Understanding & Learning How to Practice Antiracism
A favorite place we go to learn is TED.com. Here's a link to their dedicated page featuring thought leaders to help people understand racism in America.
Being anti-racist, what it means.
Forbes’ anti-racism resources: book list, podcast list, movie and TV list, links to blogs, digital articles and PDF reading materials, who to follow on social media, and what organizations to become familiar/involved with.
Speak Up: Responding to Everyday Bigotry - This is a great resource for guidance in TONS of real-life scenarios to respond to casual and overt racism and bigotry.
"Activism & Allyship" - This is a great article created by the Black@ Airbnb Employee Resource Group
A favorite place we go to learn is TED.com. Here's a link to their dedicated page featuring thought leaders to help people understand racism in America.
Being anti-racist, what it means.
Forbes’ anti-racism resources: book list, podcast list, movie and TV list, links to blogs, digital articles and PDF reading materials, who to follow on social media, and what organizations to become familiar/involved with.
Speak Up: Responding to Everyday Bigotry - This is a great resource for guidance in TONS of real-life scenarios to respond to casual and overt racism and bigotry.
"Activism & Allyship" - This is a great article created by the Black@ Airbnb Employee Resource Group
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Portland Activism
Black Lives Matter Portland events calendar This Reddit thread is full of resources for action in Portland now Don’t Shoot PDX - A Community Action Plan Mutual Aid Resource doc by Don’t Shoot! The platform of Care Not Cops |
National Activism
Justice for Breonna Taylor, Justice for George Floyd, Justice for Ahmaud Arbery The Action PAC - This resource can connect you to specific causes and provides ways in which you can take action for them by signing petitions, making donations, and contacting local and federal officials. We Are Done Dying campaign & petitions Straight up Ways To Help The American Civil Liberties Union ACLU news page ACLU protester’s rights ACLU racial justice page ACLU LGBTQ page |