@jenkirk72@runcandice Thatβs good to know. A company put out something similar and there was so many racist comments. This company did nothing about it & the comments are still there. I had to stop reading - it was tough to read -
@Mom74Run is the founder of @NativeRunning, a HOKA Global Athlete Ambassador, and mother to four young runners. Verna shared with us how she helps them succeed while making time for herself in a busy daily routine: https://t.co/7KOfWKY5rP
#FlyHumanFly#HOKA#BacktoSchool
This 4th of July, it's high time we recognize that the US exists on stolen Indigenous land and commit to returning it. Learn more and take action now: https://t.co/45smaBmORH
It's a good day to be Indigenous. Though we have to fight for many things. Today we celebrate that Indigenous children will stay with their Indigenous families. #icwa
You can stand up for every social justice cause but when you can't stand up for your own native people/sisters, You may need to rethink social justice work. #racism#lateralviolence#performative βπ½
Native men, don't be supporting MMIW (missing & murdered indigenous women) when you believe the lies of a white man or rumors from other native men about you. Support Native women in everyway. #lateralviolence#MMIWG2S#nativemen#native
Lululemon sponsors many runners I admire (both pros & amateurs), who are working to make the sport more inclusive. But it's under a name that was created to make fun of Japanese people. I wish the ambassadors would nudge the co to live up to its DEI principles & change its name.
Native people get back to their communities in many ways. But more importantly, you must be connected to your people by listening, building, relationships, speaking out for them against harm and building communities that is filled with laughter and positivity. #community
One can post all they want about racism and white supremacy, but when you come face to face with the ugliness of people's action, it's traumatizing. You become the "problem" when all you want to do is protect your people. #racism#whitepatriachy#whitesupremacy#lateralviolence
I don't speak for all Native people, Native runners or Native women runners. As a leader, I am disliked by others because of being too outspoken. βπ½βπ½π #notsorry#racism#lateralviolence#WhiteSupremacy#peace
It's Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate who we are as native people. But once again, we must fight for native children to stay with native families. #icwa#november9#protectindianchildwelfareact