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Race Matters: A Story About White Privilege
How can we better understand white privilege and use this knowledge to make the world better for everyone? To this day, so many conversations about [white] privilege are rendered futile because of an inability to accept that our society systematically uplifts some individuals while marginalizing others. Too often, there is a stubborn refusal to accept…
Read MoreExplaining White Privilege – The Best of Everyday Feminism
Do you have questions about white privilege? This throwback to our most talked about posts on this topic will help you find answers.
Read More14 Examples of White Privilege in Latinx Communities
Latinx identity in the US is complex. But it’s clear that white supremacy has an influence – and here are some of the ways that might benefit you if you’re perceived as white.
Read MoreWhite Privilege, Explained in One Simple Comic
Show the nay-sayers this succinct comic explaining what white privilege is — and what it isn’t.
Read More20 Examples That Prove White Privilege Protects White People From the Police
You’ve heard some of the stories – but police targeting of people of color is more common than you may think. Here’s the outrageous truth of what’s really going on.
Read MoreWhat Is White/Male Privilege?
You can’t spend more than a few minutes in a feminist space without hearing people talk about privilege. And if you’re new to feminism, the concept can be overwhelming. What exactly does “privilege” mean? What does it look like in today’s society? Check out this video from Marina Watanabe for an explanation of white privilege and male privilege!
Read More3 Examples That Show Even White Privilege Needs to be Viewed Intersectionally
White privilege doesn’t show up the same way for everyone – so you may balk at the idea that all white people have privilege. By complicating three common examples, this author helps you understand how privilege and marginalization can intersect.
Read More10 Defensive Reactions to White Privilege That Make No Damn Sense – But Are Super Common
“You’re the real racist for talking about race!” You’ve probably come across some of these reactions denying white privilege – if you haven’t had them yourself.
Read More8 Ways the Media Upholds White Privilege and Demonizes People of Color
You’ve got to check out all the ways the media’s lying to you – and what studies say about how they’re influencing you and your community more than you think.
Read More7 Actual Facts That Prove White Privilege Exists in America
White privilege is a concept that far too many people misunderstand. People of color aren’t unfairly discriminated against, the argument goes; they are just unwilling to work hard to get ahead. But structural inequality disproves that. Here are just a few of the things that are more than likely to be true if one happens to have been born white in America.
Read More10 Examples That Prove White Privilege Protects White People in Every Aspect Imaginable
By listening to people of color, this white author has learned an important lesson: from poverty to terrorism, white people in this country are more protected than people of color in every aspect of life imaginable. Here are 10 examples to prove it.
Read MoreWhat I Learned About My White Privilege From Watching ‘Get Out’
“I’m complicit in racism. And you are, too!” Are any of the themes in Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” familiar from your life?
Read MoreWhat I Told My White Friend When He Asked For My Black Opinion On White Privilege
Ever wondered “Where did this all come from?” when people of color talk about white privilege? This author’s friend asked – and her answer puts it all in perspective.
Read MoreStill Think White Privilege Isn’t Real? These 6 Lessons Will Erase All Doubt
This author wasn’t always aware of how she benefitted from being perceived as white – but she’s sharing the disturbing experiences that led her to realize just how harrowing the forces behind white privilege are.
Read More5 Valuable Ways to Use Your White Privilege to Fight Anti-Black Racism
As white people, we have a responsibility to do something to advance anti-racism. While we couldn’t help being born into a system of white supremacy, we can do something to help even the score. Want to put your white privilege to work? Here are five specific examples addressing what you can do and avoid silencing the people of color whose voices you mean to amplify.
Read More13 Ways White Male Privilege Shows Up as Early as Elementary School
Do you know about all the ways students who are children of color, girls, and/or gender nonconforming are disadvantaged in our K-12 schools? Everyone needs to read this to understand how early privilege affects our lives.
Read MoreDo White-Passing People of Color Have Privilege?
Some people of color are perceived to be white – but does that mean they benefit from white privilege? It’s complicated, but Marina Watanabe’s got this answer covered.
Read MoreThe Danger of Claiming ‘Not All Men/White People/Privileged People’ Are to Blame
“Racists are a problem – white people aren’t,” “Not all men,” and more – people put a lot of effort into saying that not everyone in the dominant group is a problem. Kat Blaque’s breaking down what you’re missing when you rush to say this.
Read MoreWhen Privilege Goes Pop: How Today’s Mainstream Conversations On Privilege Can Hurt Justice Movements
We live in a time when conversations about privilege have become incredibly commonplace. It feels like privilege has gone pop – and that’s not necessarily a good thing. Because when we talk about privilege, we must do so with the kind of complexity that holds people of privilege accountable. So how does pop cultural privilege discourse hurt movements for justice? Read on.
Read MorePrivilege 101: A Quick and Dirty Guide
“Privilege” is a word you’ll hear often in social justice spaces, both offline and online. Some people understand the concept easily. Others – and I was like this – find the concept confusing and need a little more help. If you’re willing to learn about privilege, but you don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place! Here are the basics.
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