This is why rest is a resistance. Resistance is hard and goes against all of the norm. If you center rest and slowing down in this culture, you are an outlier and charting a new frontier. Rest is a protest.
Leaving this podcast episode here - https://t.co/67wambrEiU.
This is why a day off matters.
Tricia Hersey and @TheNapMinistry changed my wholeee perspective on rest, and I'm forever grateful.
11 days ago, Ashley Robinson, a digital marketing specialist at @vsco, emailed her leadership team about observing #juneteenth . 5 mins later, her CEO responded with a YES.
She hopes someday all companies will honor Juneteenth as a holiday: https://t.co/xANU9LKllT
Plans to observe the June 19 holiday have moved swiftly across corporate America, with businesses including Nike and Twitter announcing employees would have a paid day off https://t.co/mdlK5ydUBe
.@12amsunshine I am thankful for you and your leadership. Proud to have you represent @vsco on a global level in the @WSJ on why we are celebrating #Juneteenth this year and every year moving forward. (3:14) https://t.co/EqipIEchhz
I’m so tired . Black women require special care . If u cannot comprehend respect or contribute please STAY THE FUCK OFF OUR BACKS AND OFF OUR LINES THANKS
I was nervous af emailing our executive team asking them to close to honor #Juneteenth - but WE DESERVE.
Shoutout to @wehellacreative, and the big homie @AoctaviusW for the motivation. ✊🏾🖤
This year and beyond, VSCO will recognize #Juneteenth (June 19) as a company holiday.
This date marks when the last slaves were officially freed in the U.S.
Learn more and see how you can support. Resources curated by @wearehellacreative — https://t.co/Aspch8rJ4y #VSCO