アレックス・ジョンソンさんのインスタグラム写真 - (アレックス・ジョンソンInstagram)「Day 2 of #ShareTheMic with @urbanclimbr // I'm a climber & athlete first. I started sport climbing in 2011 after taking a class in undergrad. I’ve missed having it as a refuge during these tough few weeks. I miss the joy it brings and the late night sessions where there’s a comfortable quiet and focus when you need an escape. I really miss campusing too. . . In my 9 years of climbing, I have noticed 2 things that I'd like to address and challenge our community to rethink: 1) Re-thinking Brand Ambassadors and 2) Outdoor Elitism . . Ambassadors: Scroll on your favorite brands athlete pages. It's apparent who's there and who’s not. There's SO much non-white talent and so many community stewards. **AND it's not time to lower the bar.** It's time to rethink the metric— there are people doing badass things in different ways from introducing a mass of people to the sport, elevating coaching, combining their sport(s) with an artistic ability, to being environmental stewards with a voice. You've got open up the way you think. . . Climbing Outdoors: There's often a schism at times between those who largely go indoor and those going outdoor. For those reading this, I'd like for you to question it and really think about it especially for people of color. I initially didn't climb outside because I was nervous. It took me asking the only black woman I knew who sport climbed how the travel was, understanding where she stopped, etc. I had to mentally plan to be unwelcomed. And that's common. This mic takeover is born out of tragedy due to a lack of safety that's very real. We see the news and terrible stories. Even being super adventurous, I still get nervous. I still rather not stop during road trips as the bumper stickers change. It's okay to just climb wherever you feel safe including only at gyms. You are still a climber. Everyone has the right to have fun and feel safe. . . IMPORTANT: These insights and our work should not be free. Bring us on your teams to rethink your ambassador strategy. Elevate us. More of us should be ambassadors and at the table. #AmplifyMelanatedVoices #ConsultWithUs #Invest #DiversifyAmbassadors . . Pictures 1 & 2: @jaykolsch, courtesy of @Athleta」6月18日 3時42分