Act - Wheels of Change

Act. Your pledge to do something.
We hope this list of suggestions for individuals and organizations will inspire change

Invite members of other diverse backgrounds to do activities with you
Donate to diversity advocacy organizations
Learn educate yourself on the history and state of race in America.
Share and re-post first-hand experiences of people of color
Send news articles to friends and family
Show up at protests and demonstrations – be visible
Post your anti-racist views on social media
Call people in positions of authority to put pressure on the political and economic drivers of change
Reconnect with people of color from your own past and listen
Ask your organization how it is fighting racism and improving diversity and inclusion
Educate by sharing data and history with people who are not aware
Write your unique perspective – use your voice to strengthen the collective voice
Speak with strangers – from all walks of life. Ask them how they are doing – increase empathy and kindness amongst us.
Ask friends/family/colleagues if they are engaged in ending racism and would they like to talk with you about those ideas
Ask your Town Officials how your town is fighting racism and improving diversity and inclusion
Wear a sign or a bumper sticker on your person or bicycle or car – increase the critical mass of visibility
Engage people in conversations about what the difference is between not being racist and being anti-racist

Change how and where we advertise our team and events
Revise mission statement to include diversity and inclusion themes
Learn from other successful diverse teams
Host themed events (e.g., Cinco de Mayo, Juneteenth)
Measure progress on diversifying teams membership
Incorporate diversity supporting themes into teams merchandise
Diversify team leadership
Educate team members about biases and micro-aggressions
Partner with minority owned outdoor gear shops
Increase team event accessibility; make it easier for people to get to our events