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5 Things Light-Skinned People of Color Say That Make Us Sound Like Racist White People
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…
Read MoreWhat I Learned About My White Privilege From Watching ‘Get Out’
“I’m complicit in racism. And you are, too!” Are any of the themes in Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” familiar from your life?
Read More5 Ways I Need White Women to Level Up Feminism Right Now
Righting the wrongs of exclusive mainstream feminism will take facing some hard truths. For white feminists, these steps can help you start that work.
Read MoreReady to Ditch White Feminism? 6 Black Feminist Concepts You Need to Know
If you don’t recognize yourself in white feminism, you’re not the only one. These Black feminist concepts show that we have other options.
Read More7 Tips for White Parents Talking to Kids About Police Murders of Black People
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.
Read MoreWhy White People Saying the N-Word Isn’t the Same as Black People Saying ‘Cracker’
Is it just an unfair double standard of who “gets to say racial slurs?” Nope – here’s what you need to know about the difference between the n-word and “cracker.”
Read More5 Feelings White Allies May Not Realize Black Folks Have After Racist Tragedies
After an anti-Black tragedy, you might want to express pity for your Black friends if you’re a white ally – but you should really consider these possibilities first.
Read More7 Things People of Color Worry About When Relocating That White People Don’t
#1: “Being a clearly visible minority.” If you’re white, this info might give you a whole new perspective on what moving to a new place means for people of color.
Read MoreAsian Americans Aren’t ‘Basically White’ – Here Are 5 Ways Racism Hurts Us
This author’s students have shared some troubling ideas about being “immune” to racism as Asian Americans. Here’s a reality check.
Read MoreI’m a Muslim Woman of Color – And Here’s Why I Don’t Date White Men
If you’re a woman of color, you might recognize these dating challenges. This author is a South Asian Muslim woman – and here are her honest reflections on why she doesn’t date white men.
Read MoreA 5-Step Guide for Macklemore and White Allies Afraid of Doing Anti-Racism ‘Wrong’
How can white allies know how when to speak up and when to step back? Get some tips with this look at the Macklemore “White Privilege II” debate, and at Sam Smith, Iggy Azalea, and other white artists influenced by black music.
Read More6 Things White People Can Do to Help Ensure More Writers of Color Get Published
Did you hear what a writer just did after he decided white men aren’t getting published enough? This is absurd. Here’s the info on how white this industry really is – and what you can do to change it.
Read More3 Ways White Cis Gay Men Can Do Better for the LGBTQIA+ Movement
If you’re a white cis gay man, you know what it’s like to be marginalized. But you still have the most societal power in the LGBTQIA+ community, so here’s how you can use it to lift up the less privileged members of the community.
Read MoreStill Think White Privilege Isn’t Real? These 6 Lessons Will Erase All Doubt
This author wasn’t always aware of how she benefitted from being perceived as white – but she’s sharing the disturbing experiences that led her to realize just how harrowing the forces behind white privilege are.
Read More3 Things Privileged White People Should Consider When House-Hunting in Gentrifying Cities
What if you want to own a home, but can only afford one in an area where gentrification is displacing people? There’s no easy answer to this dilemma, but here are some places to start.
Read MoreThis White Mom and Black Son Never Talked About Race – Until This Horrific Traffic Stop
“I thought that love would conquer all and skin color really didn’t matter.” Here’s the animated true story of how everything changed – including their “colorblind” views. Have you ever had a reality check like this one?
Read MoreWatch This ‘Hunger Games’ Star School Us All On Why Cornrows on White People Is Cultural Appropriation
Do you know about Amandla Stenberg’s latest comments on Kylie Jenner’s cornrows? Here’s the viral video that first got people paying attention to what this wise 16-year-old has to say about cultural appropriation.
Read More8 Facts About Race Every White Person Needs to Know to Help Fight Racism
We can’t move forward until more people understand this – and recent discussions show that so many people don’t. Here are some straight-forward facts to clear things up.
Read MoreThe Media Portrays Black People As Criminals Because It Upholds White Supremacy – Here’s How
Have you noticed the media’s bias when it spins info about crime? You may be surprised by these real stats on crime – and by how the media can influence you.
Read More4 Reasons Why the US Police Force Is an Extension of Slavery and White Supremacy (That You Were Probably Never Taught)
Many Black and Black-allied people in the US are enraged with the police. We think if you read these historical and contemporary truths, you’ll be angry, too.
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