Email from Kelly Purkey this AM
Jun 2, 2020 13:00:47 GMT
KikiPea, lostwithout2peas, and 11 more like this
Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2020 13:00:47 GMT
Can I say that I REALLY appreciate her sending this out?
I may be wrong (and often am, lol!) but I have not really heard from any other crafting businesses this way on the events that took/are taking place and the murder of George Floyd. Thank you Kelly Purkey for your email, and for addressing the bias that we carry in our hobby and passion and giving information and links to educate and inform and effect change.
Received at 7:01 this am.
I wanted to take a minute to send a message letting you, as a customer & supporter of my business, know where I (and in turn the KP Shop) stand on the issues of racial injustice being loudly confronted right now. The past couple of days I've been posting on the shop Instagram account, but I felt it was also important to come straight to your inbox in case you've missed them.
Watching the video of George Floyd being murdered both breaks my heart & makes me incredibly angry. I'm standing in solidarity against the systemic racism and racial injustice in this country, and saying out loud that Black lives matter. I promise to be more aware, do better, and do what I can do be an advocate. I'm reading, asking questions (especially to myself about my own anti-racist thoughts & actions), and listening. I hope you'll join me.
I have long recognized the lack of diverse representation in the scrapbook & paper craft industry. I thought to myself that I was doing a good job of correcting that in my own business, but I understand it hasn't been enough and promise to work harder to change that. I'm asking for your help in doing this and will always be here to listen and do what I can to take action alongside you.
Through June 15th, all profits from shop sales will be donated to Color of Change. After doing some research, I've also made personal donations to Black Lives Matter Global Network and Black Visions Collective. If you haven't already, I encourage you to read up on organizations and donate if you are able.
And I want to link Anti Racism Project, which is an incredible resource for articles, books, films, etc. that are helpful for learning more about the history of racism in America and becoming anti-racist. Earlier this year I dove into Stamped from the Beginning and recommend it as a good place to start. There is also Stamped, a version of the book that's been edited for young adult readers.
I have more to share about shop restocks & sales, Pride month, an update on quarantine products & donations, but that's not what the focus is on right now. If you have any questions, please reach out via email any time. Thank you for listening and stay safe.
I may be wrong (and often am, lol!) but I have not really heard from any other crafting businesses this way on the events that took/are taking place and the murder of George Floyd. Thank you Kelly Purkey for your email, and for addressing the bias that we carry in our hobby and passion and giving information and links to educate and inform and effect change.
Received at 7:01 this am.
I wanted to take a minute to send a message letting you, as a customer & supporter of my business, know where I (and in turn the KP Shop) stand on the issues of racial injustice being loudly confronted right now. The past couple of days I've been posting on the shop Instagram account, but I felt it was also important to come straight to your inbox in case you've missed them.
Watching the video of George Floyd being murdered both breaks my heart & makes me incredibly angry. I'm standing in solidarity against the systemic racism and racial injustice in this country, and saying out loud that Black lives matter. I promise to be more aware, do better, and do what I can do be an advocate. I'm reading, asking questions (especially to myself about my own anti-racist thoughts & actions), and listening. I hope you'll join me.
I have long recognized the lack of diverse representation in the scrapbook & paper craft industry. I thought to myself that I was doing a good job of correcting that in my own business, but I understand it hasn't been enough and promise to work harder to change that. I'm asking for your help in doing this and will always be here to listen and do what I can to take action alongside you.
Through June 15th, all profits from shop sales will be donated to Color of Change. After doing some research, I've also made personal donations to Black Lives Matter Global Network and Black Visions Collective. If you haven't already, I encourage you to read up on organizations and donate if you are able.
And I want to link Anti Racism Project, which is an incredible resource for articles, books, films, etc. that are helpful for learning more about the history of racism in America and becoming anti-racist. Earlier this year I dove into Stamped from the Beginning and recommend it as a good place to start. There is also Stamped, a version of the book that's been edited for young adult readers.
I have more to share about shop restocks & sales, Pride month, an update on quarantine products & donations, but that's not what the focus is on right now. If you have any questions, please reach out via email any time. Thank you for listening and stay safe.
