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14 Examples of White Privilege in Latinx Communities
Latinx identity in the US is complex. But it’s clear that white supremacy has an influence – and here are some of the ways that might benefit you if you’re perceived as white.
Read MoreAn Open Letter to the White Fathers of Black Daughters
In this beautifully written piece, a young biracial woman sets out to write a letter to her father – a white father to a black daughter. And her heartfelt words are what every white parent of children of color should hear: that race matters, that accountability matters, and that it’s up to you to make sure that you are a part of your child’s understanding of race.
Read MoreMisogyny Against Black and Brown Women and Femmes is still Celebrated
This article was originally published on Wear Your Voice and republished here with the author’s permission. The other day as I was riding the subway, I saw an advertisement for a new television series centering on Natalee Holloway, the 18-year-old who disappeared when she was on a high school graduation to Aruba in May 2005. The case is…
Read MoreThe Perfect Makeup Tutorial for Asian American Women Who Refuse to Be Silenced
She may be stereotyped as quiet and submissive – but this woman’s fierce “makeup tutorial” shuts those stereotypes down in the most brilliant way.
Read More‘When White People Say They’re Progressive’ – The Perfect Reply to Fake Allies
Many white progressives claim to be anti-racist allies – but J Mase III’s translations uncover the ugly truth behind so many of their words.
Read More5 Transformative Justice Experts On What We Should Do With ‘Sexual Predators’ In Our Communities
There is no one way to do TJ — it looks different because communities are different, geography is different, violence is different
Read MoreWhy Acknowledging That Racism Exists Isn’t the Same as Being Anti-Racist
You know what racism is. You acknowledge its existence. But do you know acknowledging racism isn’t the same as being anti-racist? Do you know why? This article shows how racism affects you even when you’re not aware of it. And it can help you figure out what to do about it, by defining racism and anti-racism and showing how most of us fall somewhere in between.
Read MoreYou May Have Heard About Gender Dysphoria, Now Let’s Talk About Cultural Dysphoria
When we live with marginal identities we often have few frameworks for understanding how to move beyond narrow ideas of what our lives should look like.
Read More7 Things to Remember If You’re a White Person Dating a Person of Color
When you’re a white person in an interracial relationship, you can’t be a supportive partner without acknowledging white supremacy. Here’s how to practice allyship in your relationship.
Read MoreHey, White People! If You Really Want to Help End Racism, You Need to Invest in Other White People (Yeah, We Know It Sounds Counterintuitive)
Anti-racist white people sometimes make the mistake of forgetting to work directly with other white people. This article breaks down why that’s important.
Read MoreWhat I Told My White Friend When He Asked For My Black Opinion On White Privilege
Ever wondered “Where did this all come from?” when people of color talk about white privilege? This author’s friend asked – and her answer puts it all in perspective.
Read More10 Examples That Prove White Privilege Protects White People in Every Aspect Imaginable
By listening to people of color, this white author has learned an important lesson: from poverty to terrorism, white people in this country are more protected than people of color in every aspect of life imaginable. Here are 10 examples to prove it.
Read MoreWhy Don’t We Talk About White on White Crime? This Parody Shows the Double Standard
Ever been in a conversation on racial violence that got derailed to focus on “black on black crime?” This hilarious satire from comedian Kerry Coddett makes a great point about what’s really behind this distraction.
Read MoreHow White People Subtly Reinforce White Supremacy When They Laugh at Black Names
Lots of white folks think it’s no big deal to chuckle over a hard-to-pronounce name. But catch this teacher’s insightful perspective, and you’ll realize why this really needs to stop.
Read MoreWhy We Don’t Need #WhiteOutDay, White History Month, or a National Association for the Advancement of White People (Really, It’s Racist)
“Why is there no White History Month?” We’ve got to stop refocusing on the dominant group with questions like this, and here’s why.
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 MoreA White Man, Black Man, and White Woman All Try To Steal a Bike – And Only One of Them Is Stopped
We’ve been taught to assume Black people are up to no good. For those who don’t understand why that’s racist, check out this this hidden-camera experiment by “What Would You Do” where three people (a white man, a Black man, and a white woman) attempt to steal a bike. The responses are not surprising – unless you don’t believe racism and benevolent sexism exist.
Read MoreIf Asian Women Hit On White Guys the Way White Guys Hit On Asian Women
This is hilarious! These convos happen way too often when white guys try to flirt with Asian women, so here are the tables turned to show how absurd they are.
Read MoreFor Michael Brown and Ferguson: Facing White Fears of Blackness and Taking Action to End White Supremacy
The police murder of Michael Brown has once again brought the attention of the country to the devastating reality of racist violence and structural inequality. With outrage, grief, and pain all over the country, I’m writing this to white people in particular as a call to action to stand with the people of Ferguson. Here are nine suggestions to help move forward.
Read More4 Ways the American Dream Is Actually Just Affirmative Action for White People
You’ll probably be pretty disturbed by this info on how much society’s systems benefit white people in violent ways. But this author’s also included tips on what to do about it – and why white guilt isn’t the answer.
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