Black Lives Matter

The title of this post shouldn't be a political statement.

Systemic racism is prevalent across all facets of American society, and extends across the globe. The mod team of the Reddit Whisky Network has decided to use the platform we have (over 300,000 of you are subscribed across the various subreddits) to voice our support for the protests and calls for change that the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis Police Officer sparked across the nation and around the world.

We've made the choice to lock this thread to emphasize the importance of listening and learning during this time.

Here are some links regarding racism and the whisky industry:

Sugarcoating a painful history

Yes, African-Americans Drink Bourbon. You’d Never Know It From the Marketing.

The role of slaves in Kentucky’s bourbon legacy

If you'd like to learn about systemic racism and how you can be a part of the solution, NY Mag has a list of reading material put together by educators and activists

If you want to support the protests with money, SFGate published an article with organizations you can donate to.

If you would like to contribute an article about whisky to this, please message the moderators.