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6 ‘Anti-Racist’ Buzzwords That Don’t Actually Change White Supremacy
“We all deserve equal rights!” These words help white people feel comfortable with change – but this shows how they normalize white supremacy more than they challenge it.
Read MoreBlack Lives Matter: 25+ Resources for Your Conversations on Police Violence
How do you handle conversations on police violence and racism? This list can help, with info on structural racism, allyship, self-care for Black folks, and more.
Read MoreAndrea Gibson Performs ‘Privilege Is Never Having to Think About It’
There comes a moment when we are all confronted with our own privilege. And yes, it can be very challenging to accept and acknowledge this privilege — but the way we react when confronted says a lot about us. Check out this poem by Andrea Gibson about a moment when fellow poet Sonya Renee called them out for their white privilege and about how they reacted.
Read MoreWhy It’s Not Racist When People of Color Point Out White Supremacy in White People’s Actions
When you deny white privilege, you reflect a fundamental misunderstanding about racism. And you also distort and devalue the experience of racism in the US. So let’s examine racism and privilege and get to what’s really going on here. Find out why pointing out privilege and oppression is constructive, not insulting, and how doing so helps the fight for justice.
Read MoreHow To Talk About Privilege To Someone Who Doesn’t Know What That Is
Conversations about privilege can quickly go wrong, angry, and defensive. Here are a few things to consider before jumping into the conversation around privilege.
Read More10 Ways White Liberals Perpetuate Racism
Do you believe white liberals care about racism – or that “small” acts of racism are no big deal? Here’s how those “not racist” liberals are a big part of the problem.
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 More3 Reasons Why Being Anti-Racist Isn’t Code for Being Anti-White
It seems like every time anti-racism activists speak up about their work, there is some level of pushback claiming that the work is “attacking white people.” But the thing is, that’s just not true. Anti-racism is not against white people. To clarify what anti-racism is really about, here are three things that the movement actually works to dismantle.
Read More8 Steps White Folks Can Take Before Unfriending a Bigot on Facebook
If you’re a racially aware white person, don’t purge your problematic white friends from social media – at least not yet. Try these these actions first.
Read MoreMore Than a Theory, More Than a Trend: Making Your White Anti-Racism a Lifestyle Commitment
If your white anti-racism allyship is more about talking the talk than walking the walk, then people of color need you to reevaluate and come back when your anti-racism is a lifestyle commitment. Learn how.
Read MoreLet’s Play ‘White Terrorist Bingo: Planned Parenthood Edition’
Have you noticed a difference between how the Planned Parenthood shooter is described and how other terrorists are portrayed? Franchesca Ramsey did, and she’s turned it into an enlightening round of Bingo.
Read MorePut Out Internalized Racism: Why Solidarity Between People of Color Matters
When people of color internalize racism and become self-hating, they have made a mental link between worth and whiteness. When we strip ourselves of that lie, we can start to see ourselves as whole rather than deficient. And only when we see our wholeness and understand that we’re worth fighting for can we advance any movement that holds the best interests of people of color at heart.
Read More30+ Resources to Help White Americans Learn About Race and Racism
If you’ve ever wondered how to learn more about race and racism, and get involved in the movement for racial justice, here’s the guide you’ve been looking for.
Read MoreHere’s Why Reverse Racism Isn’t Real
“That’s reverse racism!” Next time you think something’s “racist against white people,” remember Damian Alonso’s words here.
Read MoreWhy Feminism Must Discuss the Intersection of Race and Gender
Flavia Dzodan responded to white feminism with: “My feminism will be intersectional, or it will be bullshit.” We need to be inclusive of all struggles, including racism — even when it makes white feminists uncomfortable to have their white privilege pointed out. Check out this spoken word poem on why feminism must be intersectional around race.
Read More10 Simple Ways White People Can Step Up to Fight Everyday Racism
Wondering how to go from being a bystander to being able to do something about racism? Get some answers with this informative read.
Read MoreWhat Privilege Really Means (And Doesn’t Mean) – To Clear Up Your Doubts Once and For All
Ever felt upset when someone said you had privilege? That probably means you believe one of these myths. Let’s clear up what your privilege really means.
Read MoreLet’s Stop Pretending White People Can Be Objective on Racial Issues
If you think white people can have an unbiased view on racism, just consider the way language is used in point #3 here – and what to aim for instead of illusive objectivity.
Read MoreColorism in the Black Community: Perspectives on Light-Skinned Privilege
We need to talk about colorism in the Black community. Our experiences of race and racism vary by our skin tones, and lighter skin, associated with whiteness, can give us privilege among our own folks. Here are examples of how society dehumanizes deeper shades and complicates our relationships. Read on to learn why we must address colorism to move forward and heal.
Read MoreHow White Americans’ Hatred of Racism Actually Supports Racism Instead of Solves It
Nothing upsets white Americans like calling them a “racist.” But this shows how distancing yourself from racism can actually support it – and what to do instead.
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