Racial Justice Work
Black Liberation Oakland, CA
Collaboration between the Black Liberation Walking Tour and the Bay Area Mural Program; lead artist, Natty Rebel
photo credit: Jer Blanco
Working to end racial injustice through information and collaboration.
RACIAL EQUITY ADVISING
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING​ || NONPROFIT/BOARD CONSULTING || ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTING
Providing a safe safe for dialogue or self reflection
Aligning monetary habits and donations with personal and organizational morals
Focusing support towards organizations, founders, and brands that act through diversity, equity, and inclusion
Offering perspective for times of support beyond moments of great tragedy
Identifying implicit biases, assumptions and racialized behaviors
Reflecting racial equity in policies and procedures
Working to elevate voices in disenfranchised groups
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Working with Piper in one on one consultations to discuss racial equity and inclusion to help my practice as a dance teacher has been of great value to me, and I hope indirectly to my students. Piper is super supportive and encouraging, and working with her is part of how I practice being a better teacher AND how I take care of myself at the same time.
In an equity consultation session, Piper:
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Holds space for me to process my own reflections on what happens in the studio, with both grace and directness that helps me feel less stuck and work through feeling overwhelmed to taking one step at a time.
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Offers context that helps me further my own understanding and challenge my assumptions.
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Provides me a chance to work through situations confidentially, outside of professional development opportunities that are offered in the company of my colleagues.
-Suzanne Beahrs
Contemporary and Modern dance instructor at ODC and Shawl-Anderson Dance Center