Part of this work also demands that I reflect on and check how much space I and my fellow White people are controlling or taking up, and working to put my energies into supporting and centering voices from people of color and Native people. If I don’t ask specific, intentional questions, I am likely participating in creating or supporting homogeneous committees, panel line-ups, or promoting books or ideas that don’t match my (and my profession’s) values. It also means not making assumptions about who is invited to speak or participate in conferences, workshops, or professional opportunities. This means doing more research before selecting a book. I am going to work on strengthening a habit of getting as much information as possible before I make decisions.
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