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7 Lies We Need to Stop Telling About Young Black Men
You’ve had enough of the inaccurate narrative around black male student achievement. Now, get the truth. The false narrative hurts all young men, high school “high achievers” or not, implying that the majority of black boys are hopelessly behind and may never be able to narrow the achievement gap. Let’s rethink the way we use these common “facts.”
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Ask Asian People This Question
Ever felt the urge to ask “What kind of Asian are you?” Here’s why it’s better if you don’t. And if you’ve gotten that question, here’s a spoken word piece with everything you’ve ever wanted to say in response. This poet unpacks the stereotypes and struggles of his experiences and shows how asking such a question can add to dehumanizing marginalization.
Read More5 Ways to Deal with Misguided (But Well-Intentioned) Allies
It’s not that the misguided ally is a bad person. We know they don’t want to hurt us. But they do. And until misguided allies learn the error in their ways, the true work of activism and allyship cannot be done. Fortunately, there are a few activist communication hacks for dealing with the misguided allies we’ll all inevitably encounter. Read on for five.
Read MoreHow to Stop Doing Everything for Everyone and Selling Yourself Short
If you do free work for friends and family, you may be selling yourself short. Read on to learn how to stop striving to be indispensable, and be happier for it.
Read MoreI Am Not Your Teachable Moment
This comic, showing what it’s like to get unsolicited opinions and questions about your identity, is a helpful reminder that you don’t have to deal with being objectified.
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