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‘We’re All Just Different!’ How White People Are Co-opting Intersectionality
Think intersectionality is just about the ways we’re all different? Here’s how white people are missing the point in a dangerous way.
Read MoreHere Are 4 Ways to Navigate Whiteness and Feminism – Without Being a White Feminist (TM)
“Some White Feminists™ treat race the way everyone at Hogwarts treated the name ‘Voldemort.’” Here’s how to avoid being part of the problem (and, hint: the problem isn’t whiteness, it’s white supremacy).
Read More3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Learning an Indigenous Language as a Non-Native
Learning a Native language isn’t as simple as you might think. These questions will help you make sure you do it in a non-oppressive way.
Read MoreEnding Anti-Blackness Needs to Be a Top Priority for Asian Americans – Here’s Why
This author’s working on unlearning anti-Blackness, and they’ve got some important insights to share about why this is so important for Asian Americans. Have you noticed these ways anti-Blackness goes unchecked?
Read MoreHere’s What a White Savior Is (And Why It’s the Opposite of Helpful)
Volunteering in African countries, “saving” Muslim women – you may think this is good allyship. But Celia Edell explains how white saviors do more harm than good.
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 More4 Reasons Black People Can Feel Responsible for White Feelings (And Why We’re Not)
“Pro-Black doesn’t mean anti-white.” Ever felt the need to take extra steps catering to white people’s feelings in conversations on race? Here are some great reminders that their feelings aren’t more important than racism.
Read More4 Ways White People Can Process Their Emotions Without Bringing the White Tears
If you’re a white person in activist spaces, you’ve probably come across frustration about white feelings taking up a lot of space. So here’s how can you avoid centering your emotions, but still process them in a healthy way.
Read More3 Reasons We Cannot Cater to White Friends Who Say ‘I’m Not Racist’
How do you respond when your white friends claim they aren’t racist? These insights can help you deal with defensiveness from white friends who want you to reassure them that they aren’t “bad” people.
Read MoreBack Off, Thin People – Here’s Why Body Positivity Wasn’t Made for You
Where’s the focus on thin women in body positivity movements? You can’t deny that these are good reasons why it’s missing.
Read More5 Things You Don’t Realize When You Defend Cultural Appropriation
You’re not trying to defend cultural appropriation without realizing what it is, are you? Get an informed perspective with this info.
Read More5 Ways Black People Experience Non-Physical Violence on College Campuses
Some people are saying students of color protesting racism on US campuses are whining about “trivial” things – nothing compared to the violence in Paris. But here’s why this violence too is very real, and why we must *also* support students of color.
Read MoreWhy Racial Justice Work Needs to Address Settler Colonialism and Native Rights
How can we include settler colonialism in our work – especially as it relates to racism against non-Native people of color? It’s complicated, but this article’s got some crucial answers.
Read MoreCommunity Orgs Can Break Your Heart. Here’s How You Can Change This.
Originally published on Rainier Valley Corps and cross-posted here with their permission. I’ve learned a hard truth while working and volunteering at community-based organizations (CBOs) over the past decade: Community can break your heart. In fact, mine’s been broken so many times now that I’ve asked myself if fighting on the front lines for the…
Read More5 Ways Your Critiques of Psychiatry Might Be Ableist
Originally published on Let’s Queer Things Up! and cross-posted here with his permission. I won’t beat around the bush: Mental illness has pushed me to the edge many, many times. There were times when I was so detached from reality, it necessitated urgent and even drastic interventions to bring me back. There were times when the pain…
Read More6 Things a Feminist Woman Who Dates Men Should Look For on a First Date
How do you know if a new guy will respect you as an equal? These questions will help you figure it out early on so you don’t waste your time.
Read More4 Racist Stereotypes White Patriarchy Invented to ‘Protect’ White Womanhood
Can you imagine being in her brother’s position at work? Men of color are literally being killed because of these stereotypes.
Read More10 Not-So-Feminist Things We Feminists Do in Comments Sections
“Wait, aren’t these the same people who are supposed to be about equality?” These reveal some seriously troubling issues in our movements.
Read MoreWhy Do White People Love Claiming Non-White Heritage?
Have you ever witnessed a white person claiming membership to another racial group? Rachel Dolezal got a lot of attention for it, but she’s not the only one. Celia Edell is breaking down what’s going on – and why it’s harmful.
Read More20 Examples That Prove White Privilege Protects White People From the Police
You’ve heard some of the stories – but police targeting of people of color is more common than you may think. Here’s the outrageous truth of what’s really going on.
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