Posts by Alli
What Columbus Day Is Actually About – In His Own Horrifying Words
Happy Columbus Day? Once you read what our nation’s European colonizers had to say, you’ll want to say Happy International Day of Solidarity with Indigenous People instead.
Read MoreThis Is the Perfect Illustration of Why Microaggressions Hurt
“Grow thicker skin!” Microaggressions are small forms of discrimination – which may make you wonder if you or other people are just being too sensitive when microaggressions hurt. This comic puts that theory to rest.
Read More6 Alarming Ways Facebook’s ‘Real’ Name Policy Puts Its Users at Risk
Do you know why so many people don’t like Facebook’s “real” name policy? Once you read about these problems and who they harm, you’ll feel uncomfortable with it, too.
Read MoreDon’t Think Racist Football Team Names Are a Problem? Try These Names on For Size
Ever felt like people should “lighten up” about racist mascots? Defending those mascots might make sense to you – until you find out what happens when the same defense is applied to these other team names.
Read MoreWhen White Feminists Respond to Anti-Racism Like Men Respond to Feminism
“I don’t see color,” “All lives matter,” “Why do you have to make it about race?” Some of the responses we get to anti-racism sound awfully familiar – have you noticed these parallels?
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