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Just say “no” – it’s easy to say, difficult to do. We’ve been socialized to value other people’s needs and feelings, often more than our own. So much so that many of us have a hard time knowing what we feel and want in any given situation. But the beauty of having a firm “no” is that it allows you to say “yes” to the things you do want in your life. So here’s some tips on how to say “no.”

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.

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.”

Ever experienced a “call out” like this author did? Here’s why activists can be so hard on each other – and how to better understand ourselves and one another.

Even if you know how cultural appropriation adds to racism, you might still be wondering how to make sure you don’t appropriate someone else’s culture. These questions can keep you from making a hurtful mistake.

“It still follows me every day.” Has social media changed the nature of bullying? Young people share their answers in this Degrassi Group Chat.

“Is the problem behavior yours – or theirs?” Adults need to be aware of their bias towards disabled children – and these insights can help.

You just want “what’s best” for kids – but are you being unintentionally classist towards parents who aren’t wealthy? Here’s how you can tell.

There’s a narrative around hookup culture that lends to victim-blaming – and it can even lead victims to blame themselves. Here’s what needs to change.

Two people sit on a couch. In the background, one looks forward. The person in the foreground has their back to their partner, their hand on their head, looking upset.

“Men can’t help it.” Have you made any of these excuses for people who violated your consent? These aren’t unusual, and that says a lot about rape culture.

Ever heard or thought that a victim of police brutality should’ve just done something differently? Here’s why this victim-blaming is ridiculous – and why we need to start holding police accountable instead.

“It’s a compliment!” Some people just don’t get the problem with street harassment, so here’s Cristen Conger with some criteria that proves it’s no compliment at all.

Where’s the entry point for non-Black South Asians and people of color to fight against anti-Black police violence? This author proposes a “selfish solidarity” in this moving piece.

Have you ever tried to tell someone that you’re struggling, only to have them dismiss you? These young people have great insights on mental health support.

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Was there abuse in your environment when you were a kid? Then it’s possible that you picked up some unhealthy behaviors – maybe without even realizing it. Abuse isn’t an excuse for toxic behavior, but it is a reason to recognize what’s going on and do something about it. Here’s how to get started and gain one more way to stop past abuse from continuing to harm you.

What’s the connection between Asian American communities and anti-black racism – and what can you do about it? Here are some important answers.

When you’re constantly the subject of laws and media speculation, undocumented folks can use some self-love to get through. We hope these tips help.

“But aren’t there more white victims of police?” You’ve come across these myths about Black Lives Matter – and Franchesca Ramsey’s got the facts to shut them down.

Did you hear about the Harvard Law School vandalism, or the attempt to discredit a Mizzou protester? This author’s heart wrenching perspective shows why respectability, money, and education aren’t guaranteed saviors from racism.

“I was told that I could never go to college because I was black.” What’s the opposite of poverty? Human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson says it’s not wealth – here’s how addressing poverty relates to criminal justice and the death penalty.