BRAVE [ breyv ]
adjective, brav·er, brav·est.
Having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty: having or showing courage; to deal with dangerous or difficult things without fear.
PRINCIPLES OF THE BEE BRAVE MOVEMENT
1. Work on being intentionally antiracist.
2. Learn how to provide and hold space in your life for people of different colors, cultures and ethnicities.
3. Treat each human being with respect and dignity.
4. Be an ally, advocate or ambassador and tell someone about the Bee BRAVE movement.
For many people, it takes courage to confront racism. Everyone’s BRAVE looks different so don’t compare yourself to anyone else, otherwise you may never take any action, and that’s someone’s loss, including yours. Everyone is BRAVE in their own way and in their own time, however, time is precious and is not guaranteed. You’re in charge of your legacy. Will it be one of love, hate or indifferene? Bee BRAVE‘s goal is to encourage, inspire and empower people everywhere to continue the conversation about the impact of racism on individuals and society, and the importance of acceptance and equity for all kinds of people. We’re not asking you to change, we’re inviting you to evolve. Please join us and Bee BRAVE!
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“To construct antiracism, to be antiracist, we must admit the times we are being racist…must first overcome that inner voice of denial…to be antiracist is to promote distrust of racism and dehumanization, while promoting trust of antiracism and humanity.”
— (excerpt from How to Raise an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi)
For many people, it takes courage to confront racism. Everyone’s BRAVE looks different so don’t compare yourself to anyone else, otherwise you may never take any action, and that’s someone’s loss, including yours. Everyone is BRAVE in their own way and in their own time, however, time is precious and is not guaranteed. You’re in charge of your legacy. Will it be one of love, hate or indifferene? Bee BRAVE‘s goal is to encourage, inspire and empower people everywhere to continue the conversation about the impact of racism on individuals and society, and the importance of acceptance and equity for all kinds of people. We’re not asking you to change, we’re inviting you to evolve. Please join us and Bee BRAVE!
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“To construct antiracism, to be antiracist, we must admit the times we are being racist…must first overcome that inner voice of denial…to be antiracist is to promote distrust of racism and dehumanization, while promoting trust of antiracism and humanity.”
— (excerpt from How to Raise an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi)
Who We Are
Our amazing team of volunteer ambassadors (bka activists) are committed to advocating for anti-racism, non-discrimination, equity, equality and inclusion from where they stand. We focus on making the maximum positive effort in our personal and work lives for the uplifting of our community. MORE
Our History
Critical conversations about racism seem to always ebb and flow over time. Seeing a need for energetic, nonprofit work in this area, we formed our community in 2021 to provide in a safe space, opportunities for self-awareness and sensible solutions for connecting those who believe in the possibility of a more compassionate society and ending racism, one heart at a time.
Our Mission
Using a little phrase with a big meaning, hoping to make a huge impact! The Bee BRAVE Movement is a call to action to promote racial harmony, equity and social justice through personal empowerment. We believe in advocating for anti-racist awareness, allyship, action, and accountability. Bee BRAVE provides practical tools and tips MORE
a little phrase with a big meaning,
hoping to make a huge impact!
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But I’m not racist.
What you’re implying here is that you are not complicit in white supremacy and, therefore, it’s not your job to stop it. This logic is inherently flawed because solving racial inequality requires the participation of every single person in the world.
It is not enough to just be not racist. Whether it’s overlooking a racist comment made by a friend or turning a blind eye to workplace discrimination, it is a privilege to ignore racism.
Denying your personal involvement also ignores the fact that racism is largely a systemic issue, rather than just an individual one. White people created, partake in, and continue to benefit from systemic racism, so it is our job to end it, which cannot be achieved through silence.
— Alice Kelly (8 Statements People Say That Are A Sign Of White Privilege (msn.com)
