A Journey Toward Antiracist Geospatial Practices: Start Here
Geospatial professionals wield immense power to shape how we see and understand the world. But with great power comes great responsibility, particularly when it comes to addressing systemic racism in the work we do.
In my recent LinkedIn article, “A Journey Toward Antiracist Geospatial Practices: Getting Started,” I explore how geospatial professionals can integrate antiracist principles into their practices. The article delves into how data, analysis, and storytelling can either reinforce racial inequities or help dismantle them—and why we must choose the latter.
Here’s a brief overview of what I discuss in the article:
What It Means to Be Antiracist in Geospatial Work: Antiracism requires actively opposing racism by identifying and changing the systems, policies, and practices that perpetuate inequities.
Strategies for Antiracist Geospatial Practices: From diversifying data sources to engaging with communities and committing to continuous learning, I outline actionable steps for creating more equitable outcomes.
The Call to Responsibility for Geospatial Professionals: This journey requires humility, dedication, and a commitment to challenging the status quo.
I invite you to read the full article on LinkedIn, where I break down these ideas further and share specific ways to start this important work.
Read the full article on LinkedIn
Share Your Thoughts
What do you think about these ideas? How are you incorporating antiracist principles into your work? Let’s start a conversation about what it means to create equity and justice through geospatial practices truly.
