We are a collective of non-black people of color who are activists, designers, political junkies, and general rabble rousers. CHECK YO'SELF was created as a passion project in 2016 because we saw a need for one consolidated place where people can learn about social justice, how they can get involved, and gain some self awareness in the process.
It's really important to point out that a lot of the content on this site are not our original ideas (we have cited sources where applicable). They are drawn from a lot of great resources on the web, readings we've done, people and things we've listened to, our own experiences, and our fantastic community of friends, activists and thought partners.
This site is not complete - it never will be. There will always be ways to improve, change, and add content and ideas. As we always encourage others, we ourselves are also constantly listening and learning. We know there will be many ways to make this site more helpful for others. There are also many other activities and sections that will be added over time. We'd also love to hear your feedback, *constructive* criticism, suggestions, random thoughts, etc. Contact us below!
Note: Many aspects of Black culture have informed and influenced me from a very young age, as I grew up in the close company of Black communities. However, as a non-Black person of color, I have also spent considerable time examining my own use of black lexicon in regards to the privilege I have, and the way that black culture is routinely appropriated by white mainstream culture. Appropriation is a complex topic, and if you have any questions or wish to discuss the name and/or language used on this site, I am happy to open up a dialogue. Please send a message through the contact form and I will reply as soon as possible!
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