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White people say the darndest things. And these days, many Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), along with many White people, are in agreement that there are certain statements or ways of thinking that are classic evidence of a White person. You know, the kind of White person you wouldn’t want sitting on the…

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“How could I be a racist?” Maybe you can relate to this author – and you’ve been called out for racism when you didn’t think you were being racist. Here’s why oppression is about a system – not just your intentions.

Have you ever had your perspective dismissed because you’re not “objective” enough about an issue that affects you? Glorifying so-called objectivity can actually be harmful, and here’s why.

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If you’ve ever wondered how to learn more about race and racism, and get involved in the movement for racial justice, here’s the guide you’ve been looking for.

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Even when you’re intentional about anti-racist work, you’ll make mistakes. That’s normal, but there’s a difference between a sincere mistake and a lack of effort. It’s up to you to make an effort to unlearn oppressive attitudes, and you can’t just rely on someone else to cure you of your racism. Here’s why – with basic steps you can take to make a big difference.

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What if things don’t change? Dystopian fiction gives us an eerie idea. It’s alarmingly similar to the real world we’re living in. So how can we empathize with fictional characters and alien races, but fail to acknowledge the oppression people are facing in our own world? We can enjoy dystopian fiction, but we have to be mindful of what it is. Here’s why.

Colonialism may feel far away in history, but do you know how it can affect your relationships today? These strategies will help you get out of the oppressive cycle.

Many of us are reeling after last night’s election results. Whether you need to process with others or just take a moment for yourself, these resources are a place to start.

Have you noticed a difference between how the Planned Parenthood shooter is described and how other terrorists are portrayed? Franchesca Ramsey did, and she’s turned it into an enlightening round of Bingo.

Ever feel like anti-racism talk generalizes all white people? As children, we learned that “two wrongs don’t make a right” – but Kat Blaque’s pointing out why our conversations on racism need a more mature strategy.

It can be hard to know what to say to kids about racist police violence, but these tips are good reminders that it’s possible – and important – to do so.

“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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Body hair is perfectly normal, so why do we get the message that it’s disgusting and unhygienic? The idea that people can monitor and police other people’s bodies is really messed up. Take it from this author, whose transition taught him that no one’s body fits expectations. Read about his love for his body and get inspired to love your own wild and lovely self.

As a fat person, I am often surrounded by people, messages, and media that work to ensure that I know that being fat is (supposedly) not okay. There are many ways that fat individuals try to manage living in the hostile environment, but I want to suggest doing something a little radical: coming out as fat. Here are some places to start.

Unfortunately, LGBTQIA+ communities aren’t free of casual racism, and certain forms of racism have become so normalized that they get brushed off as minor.

I’ve always been Hernández on the inside. But identity can be funny: sometimes, what’s inside doesn’t matter. When I was only 18 months old, my parents — the Hernández family — requested permission to legally change our surname. According to family lore, the judge bounced me on his lap as my father explained the discrimination…

Think intersectionality is just about the ways we’re all different? Here’s how white people are missing the point in a dangerous way.

He’s a genderqueer trans man who knows how many aspects of masculinity can be toxic. And he’s learned some great lessons on the other possibilities that exist for masculinity.

Are you a thin person feeling “left out” or “bashed” by the body positive movement? You could probably learn something from this take on why you’re being excluded.

“You’re being too emotional.” Have you ever experienced or participated in these common ways of tone policing women? This information from Celia Edell can help us put a stop to it.