Color Brave Space Elements

Compiled by Equity Matters.

Put Relationships First. Work to build community and trust with an awareness of power dynamics.

Keep Focused on Our Common Goal. We care deeply about redistributing white wealth through awareness and action and paying reparations to Black and Indigenous Alaskan community members, without slipping into the role of a savior.

Notice Power Dynamics in the Room. Be aware of how you use your privilege from taking up too much emotional and airtime space, or disengaging.

Create a Space for Multiple Truths & Norms. Speak your truth, and seek understanding of truths that differ from yours, with awareness of power dynamics.

Be Kind and Brave. Remember relationships first, and work to be explicit with your language about race, class, gender, immigration, etc.

Practice Examining Racially Biased Systems and Processes. Individual actions are important, and systems are what are left after all the people in this room leave.

Look for Learning. Show what you are learning, not what you already know. Avoid playing devil’s advocate, the devil has enough advocates.