When I wrote our first editor’s letter on June 1st—my mind was racing on how I, as a gay white cis-male, could help in lou of physically being at the protests. With COVID-19 still working it’s way through California and limited testing available to those without cars, I proposed to the team that we raise money for 3 Bay Area charities and the George Floyd Memorial Fund. To better help those keep their faces covered and provide some fiscal give back to our direct communities. And with the support of you, we raised $153.43. Though it may not be a lot of money—time and time again we watch huge brands who have access to millions of dollars worth of capital not open their purse. A small media business, we can help facilitate a community purse. As we round out this month however, I’ve reflected personally everyday on my impact toward BIPOC. What I can do in my corner to be serve the community who continually make the Bay Area is shining place to be. Though it may not be a shining place to some—those Black and Brown owned businesses, artists, theater players, writers, government officials, and more continue to show up and be your best Black and Brown excellent selves. At Bob Cut, we continue to be mindful of our diversity and inclusivity but ultimately, we can take it a step further. Moving forward on July 1st, 2020—we’re enacting new goals and rules that continue to better suit our current and future BIPOC workers. Thus, we wanted to lay those plans out here for you. Of course, we’re not perfect and we welcome your comments. Without you, coming to Bob Cut to read stories on why we love the Bay Area—we wouldn’t be in a position to hire, uplift, and platform BIPOC. Have feedback for us? Why not write in here and let us know. We plan to incorporate more BIPOC in our marketing images when it comes to hiring and careers. We want to make sure BIPOC can see themselves at the seat of the table without trepidation. Thank you all—we are excited to move forward. Feature photography courtesy of Corbin Bell.
