A Note from our Managing Director
We are living in a time in the history of America that I am sure will be discussed and analyzed in coffee shops, classrooms, and courtrooms for decades to come. A global pandemic. An economic crisis. Unrest in cities due to homicide at the hands of law enforcement. All happening at the same time.
SNR Creative is a small, yet mighty band of marketers who not only “geek out” on making words and images come together to tell brand stories but we value and respect people despite our differences. The tapestry of our company has and does include Americans – black and white, Asian, Asian American, Mexican American, Indian, Christian – Protestant and Catholic, Hindu, Muslim seeking and agnostic, gay, straight and questioning.
Why is this important? Because I am convinced that we have been made better because we are all different. One of the things I am the most proud of is that Team SNR Creative – past and present – is made up of people who have a genuine curiosity to learn a different perspective; and the ability to respect viewpoints different than their own. I think that has been our superpower.
So why are you receiving this note today? You are receiving this today because you are in the SNR Creative community and you have a superpower too. It is your ability to use your voice, standing, and in some cases, privilege to amplify the voices of those who do not have the same access.
As a black woman in America, some of the conversations about racial oppression and injustices are par for the course. What I see that is different during these times is that people are waking up and paying attention. People who have historically either been oblivious or who have let their social standing, comfort and convenience be a reason to sit in silence regarding the deep racial issues disparities and inequalities that people of color have faced.
While race relations are not the only challenge we are facing, I do believe that race – because it’s one of the first things we all see as humans – is foundational. Because race informs so many aspects of our lives – language, culture, religion, viewpoint, etc. – we must find a loving way to see, understand and engage with each other before any other challenge. It’s that important.
Shavonnah Roberts Schreiber, Managing Director of SNR Creative
If you are thinking about the challenges that are impacting our world and America, in particular, and are looking for ideas on how further get involved in shaping what is next, here are some resources we have compiled and want to share:
STARTING POINT:
A starting point for anti-racism resources for all
https://lettersforblacklives.com/
PODCASTS TO LISTEN TO:
BOOKS TO READ TO UNDERSTAND ANTI-RACISM ON A DEEPER LEVEL:
This Bridge Called My Back Edited by Cherríe Moraga and Gloria Anzaldúa
Divided Sisters by Midge Wilson & Kathy Russell
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla Saad
Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong
Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeona Oluo
I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown
Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
Race for Profit by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin
America’s Original Sin by Jim Wallis
How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
Stamped by Ibran X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds
