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Why It Can Be Hard To Say “No” And How To Do It Anyways
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.”
Read More5 Feelings White Allies May Not Realize Black Folks Have After Racist Tragedies
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.
Read MoreWhy White People Saying the N-Word Isn’t the Same as Black People Saying ‘Cracker’
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.”
Read MoreTired of Toxicity in Your Activist Community? Address These 6 Issues
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.
Read More5 Simple Questions That’ll Help You Avoid Unintentional Cultural Appropriation
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.
Read MoreStudents Discuss the Reality of Online Bullying in the Age of Social Media
“It still follows me every day.” Has social media changed the nature of bullying? Young people share their answers in this Degrassi Group Chat.
Read More4 Things You Can Do Today to Stop ‘Disabling’ My Daughter
“Is the problem behavior yours – or theirs?” Adults need to be aware of their bias towards disabled children – and these insights can help.
Read More5 Ways Your Attitude About Parenting Might Be Classist
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.
Read MoreMy Tinder Date Assaulted Me – And I Blamed Myself
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.
Read More5 Excuses I’ve Made for My Perpetrators – And What They Reveal About Rape Culture
“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.
Read MoreThe Real Reasons People Blame Victims for Police Brutality
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.
Read MoreIf Catcalls Were Really ‘Just Compliments’
“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.
Read MoreHow South Asians Can Practice ‘Selfish Solidarity’ in the Movement for Black Lives
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.
Read MoreTeenagers Get Real About Getting Help for Mental Health
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.
Read MoreHere’s What You Need to Know About Unlearning Toxic Behaviors If You Grew Up Around Abuse
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.
Read MoreWhat Philando Castile’s Death Can Teach Us About Solidarity Across Cultures
What’s the connection between Asian American communities and anti-black racism – and what can you do about it? Here are some important answers.
Read More6 Ways to Love Yourself When You’re Undocumented in the US
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.
Read MoreThe Top 4 Myths About the Black Lives Matter Movement – Debunked
“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.
Read MoreBeing Educated Won’t Save Me (Or You) From Racism
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.
Read MoreThis Stirring Testimony Shows Why We Must Abolish the Death Penalty
“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.
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