Posts by Andrew Hernández
They Tell You ‘Education Is the Great Equalizer’ – Here Are 20 Reasons That’s a Lie
Do you think education is what it takes to make us all equal? That’s what many people say – but this will show you why that’s just a big, victim-blaming myth.
Read More5 Reasons Why Your Racist Jokes Aren’t As Funny As You Think They Are
They’re “just jokes” – must be harmless, right? Here’s the disturbing connection between racist jokes (even the “ironic” ones) and the racism you’d never want to support.
Read More3 Reasons You Might Be Afraid To Speak Up For Muslims – And How To Do It Anyway
Have you come across Islamophobic comments like the ones this author’s family friend made? These are the reasons you might be hesitating to challenge them, and the strategies that can help.
Read More4 Ways Humanitarian Work Abroad Reinforces the Oppression It Should Be Fighting
Before you send your next donation or volunteer abroad, here’s what you need to know about the problems with charity work, and what effective work for change really looks like.
Read More8 Harmful Examples of Standard American English Privilege
Native languages, “urban” accents, vocal fry – have you noticed how people who don’t use Standard American English get mistreated? This discrimination comes up in ways you might not even think about.
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