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KQED: How the Yoga Industry Is Decentering Whiteness
The KQED article discusses the efforts being made in the yoga industry to decenter whiteness, highlighting Tejal Patel's reflections on the harmful and exclusionary dynamics of white-washing and racialization within the space.
How to gain support for inclusion focused programs
This article discusses gaining support for inclusion-focused programs, sharing insights from a personal experience with the 20-60-20 rule, which shows that 20% of people may reject the idea, 60% may be receptive or skeptical, and 20% may fully support it, offering tips for navigating these dynamics in social justice initiatives.
Actions to fight the good fight
Embrace the call to action, switch to diverse resources, engage in socially conscious conversations, and join in the journey towards social justice and lasting change in the second half of 2020.