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Black Businesses Matter

September 20, 2020 / Community Engagement Action,Lifestyle Action,Taking Action / No Comments 0

While it may seem daunting to ”fix” racism in our communities, it is helpful to remember that system changes have to start with small steps. What can we do on a local level? How may our Black brothers and sisters be impacted socially, economically, or emotionally? This week we simply ask that you support a Black-owned business! Shop beauty, foods, books, music, appliances, clothing, accessories, decor and more!

Source: KQED.
Chef Chew, Chef Leilani, Chef Nigel Jones
Photo credit: Evan Morsell, Sharome Skinner, Bethanie Hines

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Spark A Chat About Race

September 12, 2020 / Interpersonal Action,Newsletter,Taking Action,Uncategorized / No Comments 0

Now let’s take this test to the test! This week, share the implicit bias test with a change maker you trust. Think friend, family member, coworker, boss, religious leader, teacher, etc. Encourage the same exercise of self-examination and then a simple act of change that he or she might implement as a result.

Ending Racism Starts Within!

September 3, 2020 / Individual Action,Taking Action,Uncategorized / 1 Comment 0

In recent months especially, acts of police brutality, voter suppression, and backlash against kneeling in sports have highlighted the racism that continues to exist in not only the U.S. but all over the world. Black Lives Matter! People are outraged and voicing their concerns through (mostly) peaceful protests. Usually the noise dies down until the next story in the headlines but how do we keep the momentum going? Tackling racism is not just a black and white issue but a movement towards a more just and humane society for all. Ready, Steady, Go!

Let’s start the conversation with ourselves. This week we encourage you to take an implicit bias test created by an international collaborative that focuses on diversity training. Then self-examine how you can change to decrease your own biases.

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Addressing Pogonophobia

August 7, 2015 / Art in Action,Community Engagement Action,Global Action,Taking Action / No Comments 0

“Living in an Unfinished America: Shared Experiences of Discrimination and Resilience by Arab, Muslim, and Sikh Americans,”

Pogonophobia is the irrational, persistent and often unwarranted fear of beards. The word is derived from Greek pogon (beard) and phobos (fear).

The San Francisco Human Rights Commission and The Women’s Building will host a community photo project on Islamophobia and post-9/11 ethnic and racial discrimination. The project, entitled “Living in an Unfinished America: Shared Experiences of Discrimination and Resilience by Arab, Muslim, and Sikh Americans,” showcases the lived experiences of community members through photography and narrative.

The project will be on display at

The Women’s Building
3543 18th St #8, San Francisco, CA 94110
Wednesday, August 12th from 5-8pm.
415-431-1180

City and community leaders will provide remarks at 6pm.

Members of the public are invited to attend. Everyone is welcome!