At Midnight Studio, my mission is to encourage people to express their true, authentic selves through art and creativity. I am committed to working towards a world where
everyone feels safe to be who they truly are. I have signed the Anti-Racist Small Business Pledge and am actively investing in and working to build an equitable, inclusive, anti-racist company from the inside out. I acknowledge systemic racism exists, I believe that Black Lives matter and I do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in any and all aspects of my business.

+ I will invest in my anti-racism education, and my team’s education in the future. 
+ I will create a diverse and inclusive community, allow conflict, welcome discussion, and ensure my communities are moderated to protect marginalized people.
+ I will invest in the Black community through hiring employees, contractors and more.

If you run a small business and are interested in taking this pledge or learning more, please visit https://helloseven.co/townhall-2/ to watch the town hall and learn about how to actively commit to making progress in the fight for racial justice and equality. 

Resources

Assessing Organisational Racism Tool (PDF)

Anti-Racism Assessment Tool (PDF)

Organisational Racism Self Assessment (PDF)

Further Reading, Watching & Listening

Black Lives Matter – the movement to fight for freedom, liberation and justice

Re-educate – a free monthly subscription to activism

The Difference Between Being “Not Racist’ and being Antiracist – Ibram X. Kendi TedTalk

The Greatest White Privilege is Life Itself – article by Ibram X. Kendi

The Black LGBT Organisations You Should Know About – Stonewall

Stonewall’s Best Practice, Toolkits and Resources – Stonewall

Mental Health Issues Facing the Black Community – Sunshine Behavioral Health

20 Actions White People & Non Black POCs in Corporate (& other) Can Take to Show Up for Black People Right Now – Michael J.A. Davis

Decolonise your Book Shelves – Ally Henny

Films & Documentaries to Educate Yourself on Racism and Black Oppression – Isabella Silvers

12 Great Podcasts That Discuss Race & Racism – Oprah Winfrey

How to Deconstruct Racism One Headline at a Time – Baratunde Thurston