silence of our Friends
"In the end, we will not remember the words of our enemies but the silence of our FRIENDS. " - Martin Luther King Jr
"In the end, we will not remember the words of our enemies but the silence of our FRIENDS." said Reverend Martin Luther King Jr, which is still relevant today as when he first uttered this truth.
Those working in data analytics or visualization can be a friend to all those who are a minority by ensuring our work is inclusive. The Do No Harm Checklist by the Urban Institute with the support of the Tableau Foundation and Links below focus on Racial Equality Awareness in Data Visualization, which Rev Martin Luther King Jr. championed. The items in the Do No Harm checklist can be a guidepost for inclusivity for all minority groups. They are simple questions to ask yourself to ensure that all appreciate your work and does not hurt anyone. I recommend downloading the checklist and adding it to your workflow.
The Do No Harm checklist work is supported by the Tableau foundation, which means there is a great visualization hub of top-level work that can inspire and educate.
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