Posts by Jamie Utt
Here Are the Real Reasons Why We White People Struggle to Admit That Racism Still Exists
For some of us, it’s baffling when white people accuse us of “making everything about race.” Here’s the root of that reaction – and why putting down those defensive walls means powerful growth and transformation.
Read MoreCan Men Be Feminists? And 9 Other FAQs We Often Get from Men
What questions do you have about men and feminism? Do these insights answer them?
Read MoreHey, White People! If You Really Want to Help End Racism, You Need to Invest in Other White People (Yeah, We Know It Sounds Counterintuitive)
Anti-racist white people sometimes make the mistake of forgetting to work directly with other white people. This article breaks down why that’s important.
Read More5 Things Well-Meaning White Educators Should Consider If They Really Want to Close the Achievement Gap
You could start with the term “achievement gap.” This article names what’s really going on, and it’s much more damaging than that.
Read More10 Things All White Folks Need to Consider about the #BaltimoreUprising
As a White person, I’m so frustrated in how so many of us are blaming people of Color for their own oppression and condemning them for expressions of grief and rage that make us uncomfortable and afraid. If you find yourself doing that, read this to learn what else you can do if you care about the people of Color who are literally fighting for their lives.
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