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Stop Making Black People Fight Everyone’s Battles
“We should be allies, not advocates.” Black folks are #NotYourMule – and these conversations addressing diversity issues by shaming black people have to stop.
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 MoreFor Emmett Till
In the wake of the death of Michael Brown (and Trayvon Martin, and Eric Garner, and John Crawford…), we must remember that brutality toward Black bodies is nothing new in America. Watch Dominique Christina deliver her outstanding poem about Emmett Till and the particular way that she, as a mother of a young Black man, relates to his murder.
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 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 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 More3 Upsetting Examples of Anti-Native Racism in Pop Culture (And What To Do About It)
“It’s just a movie!” Really? You’ve probably come across examples of anti-Native oppression, but you might not realize how damaging they are.
Read MoreYour Child Should Never Be Forced to Hug Anyone (Yes, Including a Relative) – Here Are 7 Reasons Why
On the surface, hugging seems pleasant. But disrespecting your child’s bodily autonomy? Not so much. This list might really change your perspective.
Read MoreThis Ad for a Phone That Cops Would Hate is the Realest Commercial Yet
“When cell phone commercials get too real.” How can we protect ourselves when police officers’ biases so often lead to brutality against people of color? Franchesca “Chescaleigh” Ramsey’s got one idea, with a dash of humor to confront this issue head on.
Read More7 Things Undocumented Immigrants Worry About that US Citizens Don’t
It’s heartbreaking to read what this author and their mother have gone through – but so important for understanding the impact of anti-immigration rhetoric.
Read MoreThis Is What the N-Word Feels Like
“I was eleven years old. I was at a convenience store.” Do you know how it feels to be called the n-word?
Read MoreLet’s Expose the White Double Standard for ‘Playing the Race Card’
“He was only accepted because he’s black.” There’s some real hypocrisy going on when white folks complain about people of color “playing the race card.”
Read MoreMoving from Shame to Self-Love As a Filipina Immigrant
Ever felt like your culture is “backwards” like this author did? Here’s a touching story of learning to love being a Filipina immigrant.
Read MoreThe Power of Love When Healing from Trauma
Most of us have survived a trauma but as a society, we’re more often at a loss when it comes to learning how to heal from it. Most of us don’t want to lead our lives with trauma-related feelings of fear, mistrust, and isolation. So what’s the alternative? Love – the simple act of relating to another human and telling a trustworthy person about our experiences can be curative.
Read MoreMy Ex-Husband Used Religion As an Excuse to Abuse Me
She tried to be a “good Christian wife,” but her ex-husband and his family had a disturbing idea of what that meant.
Read MoreWhy White America Demonizes the #BlackLivesMatter Movement — And Why That Must Change
Why is there so much backlash in response to a statement as simple as “Black Lives Matter”? That reaction says a lot – and here’s what’s really going on when people demonize these activists.
Read More10 Ways To Talk To Your Kids About Sexual Abuse
Talking to your kid about sexual abuse probably seems worse than even talking about sex. But given the statistics, your child is much more likely to be molested than to be hit by a car when crossing the street. Here’s how you can reduce your child’s vulnerability to being sexually abused and increase the chances they’ll tell you if something happens.
Read MoreGaslighting Is a Common Victim-Blaming Abuse Tactic – Here Are 4 Ways to Recognize It in Your Life
Ever felt like you couldn’t trust your own memory? Many people with abusive partners or family can relate. Here’s how to tell if it’s happening you.
Read More25 Everyday Examples of Rape Culture
Chances are, you’ve heard the term “rape culture.” But do you know how rape culture actually shows up? These examples make it crystal clear.
Read MoreHow Gaslighting Is Abuse That Stays with You Like a Terrifying Hurricane
Have you ever experienced gaslighting? It’s an abuse tactic that makes you doubt your own memory. In this chilling performance, Tatyana Brown captures how the impact can stick with you many years later.
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