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LETTER IN SUPPORT OF BLACK LIVES MATTER
"Prejudice begets prejudice, you see. Knowledge does not always evolve into wisdom."― Nnedi Okorafor, Akata Witch
Dear Broad Universe,
Broad Universe is an organization devoted to promoting women and other underrepresented gender identities in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. As an inherently feminist organization, the Motherboard cares deeply about and is affected by other progressive causes.
We affirm that Black Lives Matter.
We support the people who are seeking changes from centuries of white supremacy, injustice and the resulting disenfranchisement, assaults and murders.
As an organization focused on an underserved community, the Broad Universe Motherboard is committed to actively engaging in efforts related to equity, diversity, inclusion and access (EDIA.) We recognize the importance of taking action to increase awareness among BIPOC writers of the support available in our organization.
We will demonstrate our commitment to these important values through the adoption of policies and practices to address disparities and social ills, and by providing access to resources that provide opportunities BIPOC authors to thrive.
We will not allow those who speak up for the need for change to be drowned out. We want BU to be a place where BIPOC writers know they are welcome, heard and supported.
In the future we will:
- Commit to working with and donating to the BIPOC-led speculative fiction groups, including the Carl Brandon Society and the Black Science Fiction Society,
- Invite BIPOC writers and editors to teach and talk at Broad Universe events in person and on-line,
- Invite and promote BIPOC owned publishers and their submission calls to our community,
- Offer anti-racism and diversity equity, inclusion and access classes for our Supporters.
- Evaluate the structure of Broad Universe's dues and fees to aid BIPOC writers who can't join BU or participate in classes or other resources because of costs.
A list of places where you can learn more, donate, or get support follows below.
If any Supporter has suggestions or idea for how to further Broad Universe's equity, diversity, inclusion and access, we welcome your comments.
Sincerely,
Broad Universe Motherboard
To Learn:
- We Need Diverse Books Resources for Race, Equity, Anti-Racism, and Inclusion
- Social Justice Books for YA and Children
- A Children's Book List for Anti-racist Activism
- Obama Foundation -- Information, Action, Engagement
- Anti-racist Reading List from Publishers Weekly
- Campaign Zero
- The Unplug Collective
- Black, Disabled, and Proud
- Do’s and Don’ts for White Allies
- An Antiracist Reading List from Ibram X. Kendi
- We Need Diverse Books Resources for Race, Equity, Anti-Racism, and Inclusion
- Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (from ALA’s Public Programming Office’s Great Stories Club)
- Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners (books for children and young adults)
- People of Color in Publishing
To Donate:
- Black Lives Matter
- The American Civil Liberties Union
- The NAACP
- Color of Change
- National Bail Out
- Reclaim the Block
- Communities United Against Police Brutality
- Movement for Black Lives
- Black Youth Project
- LGBTQ Freedom Fund
- Black Science Fiction Society
- Carl Brandon Society
- People of Color in Publishing
- Black Tribbles
- I Need Diverse Games
- We Need Diverse Books
- And the Free Bail Organization in your state
Mental Health:
- Therapy for Black Girls
- 12 Therapy and Wellness Resources for Black Mental Health
- Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
- The Siwe Project
- Inclusive Therapists
- National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network