Begin Again

Identify and challenge the lies you have internalized about yourself and others.

Educate yourself about the true history of racial injustice in America, beyond the sanitized versions.

Bear witness to the experiences of marginalized communities and amplify their voices.

Support organizations and initiatives that are working to dismantle systemic racism.

Engage in difficult conversations about race and inequality with friends, family, and colleagues.

Reflect on your own biases and privileges and how they contribute to the perpetuation of the lie.

Use your creative talents to tell truer stories about America's past and present.

Commit to a lifelong journey of learning, unlearning, and action in the pursuit of racial justice.

Reflect on personal experiences of trauma and how they may shape your perceptions.

Seek out diverse perspectives and stories to challenge your own biases.

Actively bear witness to injustice by documenting and sharing what you see.

Support organizations and initiatives that address systemic inequality.

Engage in honest conversations about race and trauma with friends, family, and colleagues.

Challenge the narratives that perpetuate the illusion of innocence and exceptionalism.

Commit to ongoing learning and self-reflection to dismantle internal biases.

Find ways to translate personal experiences into art or action that promotes understanding and change.

Actively seek out and engage with diverse historical perspectives, particularly those that challenge dominant narratives.

Examine the symbols and monuments in your community and critically assess the values they represent.

Reflect on how your personal identity is intertwined with national narratives and be willing to challenge those narratives when necessary.

Engage in open and honest conversations about the complexities of American history with friends, family, and colleagues.

Support efforts to create more inclusive and accurate historical education in schools and communities.

Advocate for the removal or contextualization of symbols that perpetuate harmful ideologies.

Challenge the idea of American exceptionalism by acknowledging the nation's historical and ongoing injustices.

Reflect on personal biases and prejudices that may contribute to the value gap.

Actively listen to and amplify the voices of marginalized communities.

Support policies and initiatives that promote racial and economic justice.

Engage in courageous conversations with those who hold different views.

Challenge fixed identities and stereotypes in yourself and others.

Practice empathy and compassion towards all individuals, regardless of their background.

Cultivate a love that fortifies against hatred.

Seek out grassroots movements that aim to shift the center of gravity of politics.

Speak truth to power, even when it is uncomfortable or unpopular.

Reject the idea that black people will save white people.

Identify or create a physical or metaphorical 'elsewhere' to gain perspective and renew energy.

Actively seek out communities of love and support to counter the effects of societal negativity.

Challenge personal assumptions and societal norms that perpetuate inequality.

Engage in self-reflection to understand how personal experiences shape public witness.

Practice daily acts of hope and resistance to combat despair and maintain momentum.

Confront the uncomfortable truths about American history and its ongoing impact on marginalized communities.

Actively listen to and amplify the voices and experiences of those who have been historically silenced.

Challenge the illusion of progress by examining the persistent inequalities in our society.

Support policies and initiatives that address systemic racism and promote social justice.

Engage in critical self-reflection to identify and dismantle personal biases and prejudices.

Use your vote strategically to buy time and push for policies that benefit marginalized communities.

Recognize and challenge the use of sincerity as a mask for perpetuating injustice.

Seek out opportunities to learn from the past and apply those lessons to create a more equitable future.

Support and uplift local efforts that address the lingering impacts of the Great Recession on black communities.

Advocate for the inclusion of black history and black studies in educational curricula.

Visit a local museum or memorial that confronts difficult aspects of history.

Research the history of racial injustice in your own community.

Support organizations working to dismantle systemic racism and promote racial equity.

Engage in conversations with people from different backgrounds to learn about their experiences.

Advocate for policies that address the root causes of inequality.

Challenge narratives that perpetuate harmful stereotypes and myths.

Reflect on your own biases and assumptions about race.

Seek out opportunities to learn more about the history of race and racism in America.

Support efforts to remove Confederate monuments and other symbols of white supremacy from public spaces.

Advocate for the passage of H.R. 40, which establishes a commission to study and consider reparations for slavery.