BUILDING
COMMUNITY WITH CONVERSATION
#racismstinks is a coalition of diverse people unified in the task of healing racial divisions in our community by educating and building strong allies.
#racismstinks is hosting a public discussion with State Representative Kevin West on September 14th at Norman Public Library Central from 6:00 – 7:30.
West is the author of House Bill 1775 (Critical Race Theory Ban) and House Bill 2177: Legislation prohibiting gender transition services for minors.
We will discuss how his work impacts Oklahomans, His vision for the state, Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail, the presidential election, and Race in America: Our Collaboration for a Better Nation.
#racismstinks it takes us all
UPCOMOMING EVENTS
Sturday November 4, 8am - 12pm
We’ll meet at Andrews Park for the 1st Annual Norman’s Race Against Racism. This is our unifying fun run. We honor the beautiful spirit of the Norman people, which states building an inclusive community. With Normans blazing a historic trail together, symbolically stomp out racism with every step.
In addition attendees will hear about inspiring work from local community leaders.
We partner with the Norman Police Department who will share their efforts to unite Norman through community policing.
Local agencies and community organizations who are committed to racial reconciliation in our city give out information about how you can get involved in this important and great work.
The most important piece in this event is YOU, the community! Be a part of making the difference!
Sturday November 4, 8am - 12pm
This years race is a virtual run, which means no meet up. You can run from whoever you are!! The Race Against Racism or The Skunk Run has a two-fold purpose:
To highlight, applaud, and inspire the people who are doing the difficult work of racial healing, and social justice, to keep going.
To add our chapter of healing to the story of Tulsa’s Race Massacre of 1921. We pay respects to our history and honor the lives that were lost during the massacre that destroyed the most affluent African American community in the United States due to racism.
In addition to a 5K that weaves through the historic Greenwood district, attendees will hear from local community leaders who share the history of the 1921 Race Massacre, and speak to the resilience of the Greenwood Community.
We partner with the Tulsa Police Department who will share their efforts to heal Tulsa through community policing. Local agencies and community organizations who are committed to racial reconciliation in our city give out information about how you can get involved in this important and great work. The most important piece in this event is YOU, the community! Be a part of making #OneTulsa a reality!
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SPECIAL THANKS
Special thanks to Oklahoma a State Representative Kevin West for delivering a great and powerful discussion with us to the Norman community. We’re looking forward to continued collaborations.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We understand that racism is such a harsh and polarizing topic that most people choose not to address. However, racism has been a problem in this nation since before its foundation and this is why no one in the United States is immune to its effects.
Tulsa is the place where racism had its deadliest attack, the 1921 Race Massacre. We believe that because of this history Tulsa is the city that will spark the change and create a model to end racism in America
We understand it takes many different approaches to defeat racism. No single person or organization has all the answers, time, or the human power to do all the work by themselves.
It takes us all
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We understand that racism is such a harsh and polarizing topic that most people choose not to address. However, racism has been a problem in this nation since before its foundation and this is why no one in the United States is immune to its effects.
Tulsa is the place where racism had its deadliest attack, the 1921 Race Massacre. We believe that because of this history Tulsa is the city that will spark the change and create a model to end racism in America
We understand it takes many different approaches to defeat racism. No single person or organization has all the answers, time, or the human power to do all the work by themselves.
it takes us all
-Martha Plimpton
A LASTING JOURNEY
#racismstinks is maturing and coming to understand that our role in the efforts to eradicate racism out of the systems and institutions that are supposed to make our country great for all people is not one of “follow us as we lead,” but “join hands with us as we all cross this uncharted road.”
We plan on expanding our reach to other highly affected areas of the country with hands-on involvement.
