We stand in solidarity with the Black community

Being a values-centered organization means we not only work for women’s equity and inclusion, but raise our voices when something goes against our beliefs: We stand in solidarity with the Black community, and for a more equitable and prosperous world. 

Our commitment will always be to empower women and create access to bread. We cannot achieve that goal without acknowledging the systemic, blatant, and covert racism that infects our society with tragic consequences.

We recognize that people are hurting, frustrated, and justifiably angry. And we recognize that words alone cannot solve systemic racism. We must work. We must listen. And through that listening, we commit to amplify those voices who have been silenced. 

The lives of our Black employees, customers, supporters, and community partners matter. We will continue to work tirelessly for systemic change both within and beyond our organization.

Action Steps:

Philanthropy:

The Women’s Bakery has donated to three remarkable organizations involved in measurable action and change:

• The Loveland Foundation: With a focus on Black women and girls, The Loveland Foundation is committed to offering mental health services and community-building initiatives, with the mission of empowering Black women. 

• NAACP: Through legal action and public education, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is dedicated to achieving equal rights for Black people and to removing structural barriers that serve to reinforce race prejudice and broken systems. 

• Black Lives Matter: This organization is dedicated to the movement for freedom, liberation, and justice for the Black community. Black Lives Matter works to illuminate racial inequalities, build local power, and create space for Black innovation. 

Internal Communications

Team TWB holds weekly staff meetings in which team members are welcomed to engage in conversations surrounding racial equity. We believe change involves creating safe spaces to listen and be receptive to internal improvement.

External Communications

We are also using our social media platforms to amplify Black voices within our own company, the baking industry and beyond. Please follow our Instagram Page @womensbakery and view our story and posts to join us in elevating Black voices in our community, including Black, female activists and Black, female chefs.

Policy

We are in the process of reviewing TWB policies to both locate and eliminate both explicit and implicit bias in our workspace.