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What Online Feminism Must Learn From Racial Justice
My feminism is one where I seek justice and fight for the freedom of the most oppressed. But lately I’ve been disheartened by a new kind of feminism popping up within feminist circles across the web.
Read More8 Ways People of Color are Tokenized in Nonprofits
There’s a type of racism in the workplace many of us have personally witnessed, perpetrated or experienced: tokenism. Tokenism is, simply, covert racism.
Read MoreShould Light-Skinned People of Color Voluntarily Exclude Ourselves from People of Color Spaces?
Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could get all the cool stuff that Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) get? Like… Richly artistic cultures that have been setting trends in music, dance, art, and fashion for hundreds of years Ancient and powerful cultural and spiritual practices passed down through generations Seasoned food Without all…
Read MoreWhat Does American-ness Mean for East Asian Americans?
“Where are you really from?” When Asian Americans are constantly told that they don’t “belong,” navigating your relationship with the US gets complicated.
Read MoreThe Sexist Things People Get Away with Saying at Work
“There’s no way in hell he’d give that feedback to a man.” Sexism at work can be subtle, but here’s why it matters.
Read MoreYour Fat Stigma Is Racist – Here Are 6 Ways to Shift That
Have you noticed how white standards of beauty affect body image for people of color? Here’s how to shift fat positivity away from white supremacy.
Read MoreWhy White People Shouldn’t Impose Their Feelings Into Conversations on Race
What should white allies do with their feelings in racial justice conversations? Here are four good reasons not to let them get in the way.
Read More7 Undeniable Reasons Why Claiming You’re ‘Not Political’ Makes No Sense
How can you say “I’m not political” when practically every choice you make has political ramifications? Check out these reminders of how political you actually are.
Read MoreBut Seriously, Let’s Talk About Millennial Poverty
Many people think poverty doesn’t “look like” Millennials like this author. But here’s why we need to face the reality of poverty and what it means for the Millennial generation.
Read MoreHow Your ‘Interest’ in Other Cultures Can Perpetuate Racism with Cultural Voyeurism
Even the best of intentions with being “into” other cultures can have a negative impact. Here’s the problem with cultural voyeurism – and what to do instead.
Read MoreHow to Support Standing Rock – And Confront What It Means to Live on Stolen Land
How can you help indigenous people fighting the North Dakota Access Pipeline? These tips include strategies allies can start using right now to help make a difference.
Read More4 Ways That Call-Out Culture Fails Trans Women (And Therefore, All of Us)
This kind of calling out of a “problematic” trans woman might be familiar. We need to consider these points about call-out culture’s impact on marginalized people.
Read MoreThey Tell You ‘Education Is the Great Equalizer’ – Here Are 20 Reasons That’s a Lie
Do you think education is what it takes to make us all equal? That’s what many people say – but this will show you why that’s just a big, victim-blaming myth.
Read More7 Personal Rights That I – A Black Atheist – Deserve
This author isn’t asking for much, and these are rights that you may take for granted – but for a Black Atheist in this society, reclaiming these rights is sadly necessary.
Read MoreA Reclamation of My Rights as an (Un)documented Person
“I have a right to a home.” These are important rights that every human being deserves – and this author’s reclaiming them for their immigrant community and every (un)documented person.
Read More3 Reasons You Might Be Afraid To Speak Up For Muslims – And How To Do It Anyway
Have you come across Islamophobic comments like the ones this author’s family friend made? These are the reasons you might be hesitating to challenge them, and the strategies that can help.
Read MoreWill You Be Successful If You ‘Work Hard Enough?’ 5 Problems With the Myth of Meritocracy
What makes people successful? Our society buys into the idea that it’s a combination of hard work and pure talent – but here’s why this myth both is inaccurate and harmful.
Read More11 Common Assumptions About Being a Queer Femme – Debunked
If you think you know queer femmes, but you’re making any of these assumptions, then you don’t know them as well as you think. This comic will challenge your misconceptions and show you why these assumptions are harmful.
Read More13 Things Even More Divisive Than People Who Always Bring Race Up in Discussions
Worried about people being “divisive” when they talk about race? Then check out the cultural norms whose divisiveness you’ve probably accepted. Some of these examples may be satirical, but they make an important point.
Read MoreWhy the Growing Alliance Between Police and White LGBTQIA+ Folks Is a Problem
Many white people in LGBTQIA+ communities see police as friends to the community, and incarceration as “a practical solution.” Here’s why we need to remember history and the reality of racialized police violence.
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