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4 Ways Society Exotifies Trans Women of Color – And How You Could Treat Us Better
From fetishizers to feminists, there are many people who participate in these ways of exotifying trans women of color. Here’s a firsthand account of the impact – with ideas on how to help end this harmful dehumanization.
Read More5 Ways ‘Asian Woman Fetishes’ Put Asian Women in Serious Danger
If you’ve ever wondered what the “big deal” is about racist fetishes, this horrifying information about the objectification of East Asian women will show you exactly why they’re a problem.
Read MoreNo, Mizzou Protestors Are Not Complaining About Paris ‘Stealing the Spotlight’ – Here’s What’s Really Going On
Conservatives are making a disgusting attempt to smear activists of color on college campuses. Here are the lies they’re telling – and why you shouldn’t fall for them.
Read More4 Ways I Learned to Hate My Afro As a Black Latinx (And Why I Love It Anyway)
If you can relate to the awful lessons people taught this author about his hair, you’ll love the affirmations he has for fellow Afro Latinxs.
Read MoreWhat Is Fempathizing? 5 Ways to Recognize This Act of Internalized Sexism
Have you ever noticed how mansplaining is commonplace, but women are socialized to hold back? These signs of fempathizing might feel familiar – and this author has some empowering ideas for making a change.
Read More9 Ways We Can Make Social Justice Movements Less Elitist and More Accessible
Ever participated in these ways of making social justice communities exclusive? They’re pretty common, but this author’s got some ways to include everyone – and some really good points about why it matters.
Read More7 Things to Remember If You’re a White Person Dating a Person of Color
When you’re a white person in an interracial relationship, you can’t be a supportive partner without acknowledging white supremacy. Here’s how to practice allyship in your relationship.
Read More3 Common Ways Our Personal Actions Don’t Match Our Political Values — And How It Hurts Our Movements
We can relate to this – solidarity in our movements, but hurting each other in our personal lives. Can you?
Read MoreYou’re Not Broken If You’re Not Interested in Sex – But These 3 Social Lies Probably Make You Feel That Way
Our world is saturated in sex, and queerness is often linked to it. Can you think of more lies that make it seem like something’s wrong with you if you’re not interested in sex?
Read MoreThe Pro-Choice Movement Has a White Supremacy Problem – And Anti-Choice Advocates Are Using It to Their Advantage
As this queer woman found out, keeping abortion safe and legal calls for more than you may think. Does any of this change how you’ll approach the issue?
Read MoreThe Glorification of Masculinity in the Queer Dating Scene Is Totally a Thing – But No One Seems to Want to Talk About It
Do you recognize any of these sexist ideas in your own queer community – or in your own thoughts?
Read MoreWhen You’ve Internalized Racism as Self-Hate, Connecting with Your Ethnicity Can Change Everything – Like It Did for this Korean-American Woman
This author’s story of coming out as Korean-American can touch anyone who ever thought they were less valuable because they weren’t white. Can you relate?
Read MoreOur Society Divides Sexual Violence Survivors into ‘Good’ and ‘Bad’ – And There’s an Oppressive History Behind It
Have you noticed how society treats some survivors as “good” and some as “bad?” Here’s the disturbing truth about where that comes from.
Read More2 Ways the Institution of Education Negatively Impacts Undocumented Students (And What We Can Do to Improve It)
When we talk about immigration reform, too many of us forget about the undocumented students who suffer. And the results are heartbreaking.
Read MoreWhy People Shouldn’t Tell You That ‘You Took That Wrong’ (And 4 Ways You Can Respond)
One simple sentence can have a dangerous impact – but read this to see how you can refuse to put up with it.
Read MoreFrustrated with Hearing “I’m Not a Feminist Since I Don’t Hate Men”? Here’s 7 Ways To Show Why Those Claims Are Sexist
“I don’t hate men. I shave my legs. So I’m not a feminist.” Ugh, can we spread this list far and wide so people will stop saying that already?
Read MoreDear Fellow White People: Loving Hip Hop Doesn’t Make You (or Me) Anti-Racist
Are you a conscious consumer or one who contributes to the erasure of the reality of Black lives? Here are some concrete steps to being the former.
Read More6 Ways to Support Your Non-Binary Child
Non-binary kids are kids who feel that they are multiple genders, none, or some mixture thereof. As a former non-binary kid myself, this author has some thoughts about how best to parent non-binary kids. Because knowledge is power – and knowing how to wade through your child’s non-binary identity can help you be a better parent and your child be their authentic self!
Read More7 Reasons Why ‘Colorblindness’ Contributes to Racism Instead of Solves It
You’ve heard it. You might’ve said it. “I don’t see color.” Or “We’re all just people.” This author has learned about several problems with the colorblind ideology, and here they are.
Read More7 Ways to Lovingly Support Your Gender Non-Binary Partner
