Posts by Maisha Z. Johnson
6 Ways to Make Room for Mistakes in Activism – And Still Hold Each Other Accountable
Is it possible to make more room for mistakes in activism without letting people off the hook for causing harm? Here are some strategies you can try to support growth in our movements.
Read More6 Signs Your Call-Out Isn’t Actually About Accountability
How do you deal with oppressive behavior in your activist communities? Sometimes when we call each other out, we’re acting from fear – not for accountability. Here’s what to look out for, and what to try instead.
Read MoreWhy Discussing Cultural Appropriation Isn’t Just Being Told What You ‘Can’t’ Do
Are you stuck on the idea that you’re being told you “can’t” do something if it’s an act of cultural appropriation? You might be missing the point. Here’s a different perspective to try instead.
Read MoreDon’t Erase Prince’s Race – 5 Reasons to Celebrate Unconventional Black Heroes
Like so many others, this author loved how Prince transcended boundaries – but transcending race? Read this to understand why we have to recognize Prince’s blackness to honor his memory.
Read More7 Ways of ‘Honoring’ Other Cultures That Are Really Just Cultural Appropriation
These common gestures can have good intentions, but they cause more harm than good. If you want to appreciate a culture, make sure you’re not actually appropriating it in one of these ways.
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