SheFactor is built to empower and equip young women, and be a positive place where women can turn to for support and encouragement. We are heartbroken for our country, but especially our community, surrounding the death of George Floyd. We acknowledge the brokenness so many of us feel and hope we can use our platform to positively inspire change.
On today's podcast, we have special guest Amber Crossen, a Communication and Content Manager for a human rights organization in Chicago. We take a walk back through the history of the Civil Rights Movement and talk about how we can prevent history from repeating itself. She shares her passion for amplifying black voices and gives her advice on how to support the POC in your life and educate yourself on the current state of the world. We also dive into how to be an advocate and activist in society today.
We hope this episode educates our community on the severity of this week's events and how we can best move forward to not only support each other but empower and equip each other to do better. If you need support during this time, please reach out to us via email at hello@theshefactor.com or DM us on Instagram. We are here for you. 💜
Our Fave Moment: Amber gives her perspective on the protests happening across our country and shares her favorite quote from poet Lindsay Young: "Resistance is NOT a one-lane highway. Maybe your lane is protesting, maybe your lane is organizing, maybe your lane is counseling, maybe your lane is art activism, maybe your lane is surviving the day. Do NOT feel guilty for not occupying every lane. We need them all."
Resources Mentioned:
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin