With so many different colors and flags, we’re breaking down what they all mean in honor of PRIDE month. Our series features 24 of the most commonly used LGBTQIA+ flags: 1. Gilbert Baker Pride Flag Artist, activist, and openly gay military veteran Gilbert Baker met with activist and future politician Harvey Milk to create a […]

We recognize Juneteenth as both a celebration of emancipation and freedom, as well as a reminder of the ongoing fight for racial justice and equity. In honor of this historic day, we partnered with Andréa Ormeño-Delph, who curated an exhibition of Black artists in celebration of Black joy. Located at the Citizen M New York […]

“Daddy changed the world.” – Gianna Floyd A year ago today, George Floyd was tragically murdered. 9min and 29sec changed the world forever. His legacy lives on & we continue to fight for justice and equality in his honor. We will continue to say his name because his life still matters. Because BlackLivesMatter. And because […]

The terms “Latinx” and “Hispanic” are not interchangeable, and from a geographical perspective they are different. Learn more about the multifaceted and ever-evolving identity for the Spanish, Latin American, and South American cultural diaspora inside and outside the US during Latinx Heritage Month / Hispanic Heritage Month  Latinx Both Hispanic Brazil Argentina Spain French Guiana […]

We are celebrating Black creatives, the history of Black music and the importance of Black culture today and every day. Take some time to do the same by reading how you can honor Black history. Explore the history of Black music. Shop Black-owned businesses. Read a book by a Black author. Donate to a Black […]

Become your best ally and learn about pronouns, the difference between gender & sex and how to properly support the LGBTQIA+ community.  Sex vs. Gender: What’s the difference?Sex is a label you’re assigned by a doctor at birth based on the genitals you’re born with and the chromosomes you have. It does not necessarily match […]

What are you doing for others today? Start by unlearning racist language. It may seem innocent to you, but these words and phrases have deeper implications. Terms like “Black sheep” and “Blacklist” are examples of how deeply engrained racism is in our language.  “Everyday language reminds African Americans in matter-of-fact ways that our color is […]

Little did you know…these women changed the world with their innovative inventions. Read to get inspired by these ladies and the necessities that would not exist without them. Caller ID and Call Waiting, invented in 1976 by Dr. Shirley JacksonDr. Shirley Jackson developed an interest in science and mathematics during childhood. She studied at MIT, […]

Black-owned businesses to support in Los Angeles, curated by Carter Ace. Comfort LA Les Sisters Simply D Licious Woodmorning Kids of Immigrants 

Even if you’re not thinking about it, they still exist. Microaggressions seem harmless but they often times hurt someone. Here are some examples and how you can avoid them. Microaggressions are statements, actions, or incidents regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against people of color and/or marginalized groups. Some examples of […]

Black-owned businesses to support in Brooklyn, curated by Anthony Ramos. BK9 Restaurant & Barinstagram.com/bk9restaurant Negril BKinstagram.com/negrilbk Bed-Vyne Cocktail Barinstagram.com/cocktailbrooklyn Mo’s Barinstagram.com/mosbarbrooklyn Vinnies Stylesinstagram.com/vinniesstyles

We stand alongside our Asian-American and Pacific Islander peers and will fight against the violence, hatred and racist attacks that have infiltrated the community. R2AC will continue to work hard to fight against all social injustices today and every day. Learn how you can support the AAPI community. Support:  APENEJ: apen4ej.org Asian American Collective: asianamericancollective.org […]