Black Lives Matter
MUSSA stands in solidarity with our Black peers, colleagues, friends and professionals. We condemn anti-Black racism and discrimination and are committed to learning, listening, reflecting on our practices and making space for voices of colour.
Please read our full commitment and links to resources for action, learning and support here, below, or on Facebook and Instagram.
Also take a moment to show your support for our friends Museum Professionals of Colour who are working hard to advocate for racial diversity in the museum industry.
Please read our full commitment and links to resources for action, learning and support here, below, or on Facebook and Instagram.
Also take a moment to show your support for our friends Museum Professionals of Colour who are working hard to advocate for racial diversity in the museum industry.
*This webpage continues to be updated with resources and actions.*
Do you have feedback for MUSSA on how we can be better allies and make space for people of colour in our program and activities?
Please let us know; we'd love to hear from you! mussa.ischool@gmail.com.
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MUSSA's Commitment in Solidarity with the Black Lives Matter Movement. June 6, 2020.
Black Lives Matter.
The Master of Museum Studies Student Association stands in solidarity with our Black peers, colleagues, friends and professionals. We condemn the recent injustices against Regis Korchinsky-Paquet, George Floyd, Tony McDade, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and too many others, known and unknown, who have been killed. We recognize that we could have used our platform sooner to condemn the ongoing discrimination and hurt caused by anti-Black racism, white violence and systems of oppression.
There is a lot of work to be done and we know we can do better to care for and advocate for Black communities. We are listening and educating ourselves, having tough conversations and learning to be uncomfortable. We don’t want this to be a one-time social media post, but are committed to reflecting on our practices as a representative council for Museum Studies students. MUSSA is learning how to best #amplifymelanatedvoices (credit to Alishia McCullough, @blackandembodied, and Jessica Wilson, @jessicawilson.msrd), and we welcome support, comments, suggestions and criticisms, now and into the future.
We are sharing educational resources in order to engage with anti-racist practices, as well as other content to amplify and support Black artists, authors, stories, activists and organizations. This list is not exhaustive and there are many other resources available. We encourage you to do your research to be able to take informed action and work alongside us in becoming better allies.
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Thank you to our friends at Museum Professionals of Colour (@mpoc.uoft) who are working
hard today and every day to advocate for racial diversity in the museum industry, and sharing
ways for us to work towards an inclusive narrative. We encourage you to check out their
resources, as well as the others we have shared here.
Make sure to check out the MPOC Instagram, Facebook and Linktree as they continue to share resources.
The Master of Museum Studies Student Association stands in solidarity with our Black peers, colleagues, friends and professionals. We condemn the recent injustices against Regis Korchinsky-Paquet, George Floyd, Tony McDade, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and too many others, known and unknown, who have been killed. We recognize that we could have used our platform sooner to condemn the ongoing discrimination and hurt caused by anti-Black racism, white violence and systems of oppression.
There is a lot of work to be done and we know we can do better to care for and advocate for Black communities. We are listening and educating ourselves, having tough conversations and learning to be uncomfortable. We don’t want this to be a one-time social media post, but are committed to reflecting on our practices as a representative council for Museum Studies students. MUSSA is learning how to best #amplifymelanatedvoices (credit to Alishia McCullough, @blackandembodied, and Jessica Wilson, @jessicawilson.msrd), and we welcome support, comments, suggestions and criticisms, now and into the future.
We are sharing educational resources in order to engage with anti-racist practices, as well as other content to amplify and support Black artists, authors, stories, activists and organizations. This list is not exhaustive and there are many other resources available. We encourage you to do your research to be able to take informed action and work alongside us in becoming better allies.
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Thank you to our friends at Museum Professionals of Colour (@mpoc.uoft) who are working
hard today and every day to advocate for racial diversity in the museum industry, and sharing
ways for us to work towards an inclusive narrative. We encourage you to check out their
resources, as well as the others we have shared here.
Make sure to check out the MPOC Instagram, Facebook and Linktree as they continue to share resources.
