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These 3 Myths Blame People of Color for Crime Rates – And They’re Just Not True
Black drug dealers, Latino rapists, Brown terrorists – the “villains” many people blame for our “crime problem” don’t hold up as scapegoats in the face of the facts.
Read MoreJK Rowling’s Anti-Native ‘Magic’ Racism – And How Authors Can Do Diversity Better
“What’s the big deal” about the anti-Native racism in fiction like JK Rowling’s “History of Magic in North America?” Find out where she’s gone wrong – and why it really matters.
Read More3 Types of Racists That Are More Dangerous Than What You Think a Racist Looks Like
These racists may not be card-carrying members of the KKK, but they’re probably familiar – and they’re holding us back from racial justice.
Read MoreThese 3 Powerful Stories Show Why Wearing Camo Can Be Anti-Feminist
Wearing camouflage patterns as a fashion choice – anti-feminist? What do the two even have to do with each other? Turns out, a lot more than you may think.
Read MoreI Was Taught to Be Proud of My Tight Asian P*ssy – Here’s Why I Wish I Hadn’t Been
“Who gets to be a ‘real’ Asian woman?” You may know the stereotypes about the “tight” Asian vagina – and we need to talk about the appalling impact.
Read MoreYour Guide On How to Support Black People After Incidents of Police Violence
“#1. Don’t Demand We Share Our Thoughts On Every Black Murder.” It can be hard to know how to support black folks right now – but this guide is a start.
Read More5 Reasons Why Your Racist Jokes Aren’t As Funny As You Think They Are
They’re “just jokes” – must be harmless, right? Here’s the disturbing connection between racist jokes (even the “ironic” ones) and the racism you’d never want to support.
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 MoreI’m Gender Non-Conforming – And I Need People to Stop Pressuring Me to ‘Pass’
The idea of “passing” (or “looking cis”) often comes up as a goal for trans people. But not everyone wants to pass – and here’s why this author and other gender non-conforming people need us to ditch the idea.
Read More5 Ways to Avoid Common Ally Pitfalls by Learning From Your Mistakes
No ally is “perfect” – so like this author, you’ve probably made some mistakes. This author’s getting real about his missteps, and we can all learn from the lessons he took away from them.
Read More3 Ways Gender and Sexuality Are More Fluid Than We Think
This author’s identity is more fluid than they once thought. These lessons they’ve learned through the process of discovering that might just change your perspective on gender and sexuality, too.
Read More4 Ways Parents Can Support Their Mixed Race Children
If you have or are planning to have children who are mixed race, then this author’s tips can help you avoid some common pitfalls and give your child the support they need.
Read More5 Coded Phrases People Post on Facebook to Excuse Their Racism
Racially coded language can hide as “good intentions” or “objective common sense.” But here’s what’s really going on when someone says “stop playing the race card” or one of these other phrases.
Read More10 Common Things Well-Intentioned Allies Do That Are Actually Counterproductive
You’re trying your best to be a supportive ally – so it might be hard to realize that well-meaning people make mistakes. Lots of them. Here’s what you need to know to correct these common behaviors.
Read MoreI Lost My Job After Sandra Bland’s Death And I Refuse to Be Silenced in the Name of ‘Diversity’
“People of color deserve to be in a work environment where we don’t have to be silent in the face of social injustice for the comfort of others.” This important story is a vital reminder of the diversity and inclusion we need.
Read MoreWhat Is Heteronormativity – And How Does It Apply to Your Feminism? Here Are 4 Examples
It’s a long word, but once you get this breakdown, you’ll recognize the invisible ways this shows up in your life.
Read More10 Things Trans Activists and Allies Need to Remember That Have Nothing to Do With Caitlyn Jenner
When someone brings up Caitlyn Jenner as a model trans person, it can actually be a great prompt for expanding the conversation. Here are some ways to help shift our society’s focus from supporting only trans folk who are deemed “acceptable” to addressing cissexism and gender-based oppression.
Read MoreMy Feminism Is Black, Intersectional, and Womanist – And I Refuse to Be Left Out of the Movement
What do you know about womanism? This fascinating account shows why it’s necessary for equality.
Read More6 Reasons We Need to Dismantle the Model Minority Myth of Those ‘Hard-Working’ Asians
Have you come across the popular tropes of successful, high-achieving Asians? While they may seem like compliments, they’re actually hurting all people of color. Here’s how to undo this.
Read MoreIt’s Not All Glitter and Rainbows: 6 Harmful Myths About Coming Out
Perpetuating this mainstream coming-out narrative can bring a lot of problems, especially for people who don’t have mainstream privileges. It even hurts people who do. We need to broaden our focus towards resisting the system-wide oppression we all face – and breaking free of a problematic narrative. So let’s unpack some of the harmful myths of this mainstream narrative.
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