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We want to live in a world where every person (and we mean every single person) is treated with respect, directs their own lives, and reaches their full potential. We want this to be true for every woman, man, adult, child, black, Asian, Latino, indigenous, white, gay, lesbian, transgender, straight, poor, rich, Muslim, Jewish, Christian, disabled, able…

Do you think the elections are fair? This info on racism, classism, ableism and more through voter suppression proves that you’re being lied to.

“I want my kids to do better than me.” How can you pass on anti-oppressive values to your kids? With these tips, you can grow together every day.

If you’re white with a sexual “preference” for black folks, you probably think it’s a compliment. But make sure you’re not actually contributing to racism – by asking yourself these questions.

Celebrations of bodies in the summertime usually focus on traditional ideas of “beauty.” Lots of us don’t fit that image – so here’s a celebration for the rest of us.

“But where are you really from?” When comedian Hari Kondabolu gets this question, apparently “New York” isn’t the answer people are looking for. If you can relate, you’ll love his funny idea on how to deal.

Big Bang Theory, The Simpsons, and more – media representation matters, and you might be surprised how many of these stereotypes you’ve bought into.

“Reverse racism”? Do you know what would have to happen for racism against white people to exist? Comedian Aamer Rahman’s explanation is spot on!

The ‘LGBTQIA+ community’ is rife with hierarchies in power, and it’s been time to not just include, but center the most vulnerable members.

You’re walking down the street and you see someone commit a crime or do harm. What’s your first instinct? For some of us, it might be to call the police. From the time we’re little, adults instruct us on how to dial 911, or we learn ourselves because we have to. But do we always…

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…

You might have come across the term “gender binary” in discussions on trans issues. But do you know what it means to call everyone either a “man” or a “woman” – and how it affects you?

You might know about the type of non-monogamy that gets most mainstream media attention. But do you know these other relationship styles outside the status quo?

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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.

I never really used to give much thought to the idea that society needs positive cultural images of minorities until I came to embrace my Hispanic heritage and come out of the closet. When I finally did, it raised the question: Where the hell are the transgender Latinas? Is it true that there really aren’t very many Latina/Hispanic trans women in this country?

Halloween is about glorifying all things spooky, but the scariest thing is how rampant racism is. This year, try asking yourself these questions to avoid perpetuating stereotypes and racist attitudes.

Abuse can include many things, including disrespect, controlling behavior, jealousy, or just being mean. Learn 10 different types of abusive personalities.

The way languages incorporate gender can have a powerful impact on the expression of identity.

Stereotypes about race, food, ignorance, and more – do you know what these common ideas about the South are missing?

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If you’re making an effort to make the classroom better for children of color, that’s awesome. These tips can help you make a powerful difference.