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But What About the Irish Slaves?
Why don’t we include Irish and other white cultures in discussions of race in the US? You might bring this up to argue that white people experience racism, too – but here’s Kat Blaque on what you’re missing.
Read MoreA Touching Introduction to Transgender Identities, By Transgender People
If you’re cisgender, the best way to learn about what it means to be transgender is to listen to trans people. This important info will help build your understanding.
Read MoreThis Trans Man Was Fired Because of His Gender – Here’s How He’s Fighting Back
“Nobody should have that taken away from them.” Work life was going well for Tristan Broussard – until his employers learned he was transgender. Here’s what happened next.
Read MoreWhy I’m Non-Binary, But Don’t Use ‘They/Them’ Pronouns
Are they/them pronouns really “gender neutral” for someone who’s always been read as a fat, Black woman? These are important layers for the conversation on gender identity.
Read MoreCalling Myself ‘Half White, Half Black’ Is a Lie – There’s No Such Thing in the US
“My Whiteness and my Blackness are not reconcilable.” If you ask this author if she’s half black or half white, she won’t give the answer you’re looking for. Her perspective really shows what’s missing from racial equality.
Read More6 Things You’re Telling Me When You Say I’m a ‘Bad Asian’
Do you know why the idea that she’s “not Asian enough” is so harmful? It’s a lot more sinister than you may realize.
Read More5 Signs Your Idea of ‘Intersectionality’ Is Anti-Black Racism In Disguise
#2: “You want ‘everyone to be treated equally.’” You think you’re being intersectional, but if these signs are familiar, you’re still being anti-black.
Read More‘You’re Pretty for an Asian’ – And 5 Other ‘Compliments’ You Need to Stop Saying
Compliments are great – but Asian Americans face a conundrum when it comes to well-meaning “compliments” with racist undertones. Have you made any of these comments?
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A Working-Class Strategy for Defeating White Supremacy
This article was originally published on In These Times. It has been lightly edited and republished here with the author’s permission. Ever since the earth-shaking election of Donald Trump, there have been innumerable articles arguing that Democrats brought this upon themselves by losing white, working-class voters in the Midwest. These articles have been met with…
Read MoreRace Matters: A Story About White Privilege
How can we better understand white privilege and use this knowledge to make the world better for everyone? To this day, so many conversations about [white] privilege are rendered futile because of an inability to accept that our society systematically uplifts some individuals while marginalizing others. Too often, there is a stubborn refusal to accept…
Read MoreExplaining White Privilege – The Best of Everyday Feminism
Do you have questions about white privilege? This throwback to our most talked about posts on this topic will help you find answers.
Read MoreWhite ‘Allies’ and the Terrible Tradition of Consuming Black Grief
Sharing images of Black police brutality victims – is it about racial justice, or just sensationalism? White allies can do better.
Read MoreThe White Feminism of the Women’s March Is Still on My Mind
Originally published on Medium and republished here with permission. More than two months after the January 21 Women’s March on Washington, I’m as ready as I’ll ever be to unpack my thoughts on the ripple effect of the march. And, although there is a litany of elucidating articles and posts on social media written on…
Read MoreThe Problem with Calling a Person of Color ‘White Washed’
Ever called a person of color “white-washed?” Anna Akana explains why we’ve got to drop this idea and the assumptions that come with it.
Read More10 Ways White Liberals Perpetuate Racism
Do you believe white liberals care about racism – or that “small” acts of racism are no big deal? Here’s how those “not racist” liberals are a big part of the problem.
Read MoreHere’s the Major Problem With White Beauty Standards
“Spoiler alert: Not all of us look like this when we’re naked.” These women are breaking down the TRUTH! Can you relate?
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