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5 Things Queer and Questioning Indigenous Folks Should Consider About Claiming Two Spirit Identity
Two Spirit is an identity that resonates with a lot of Native LGBTQIA+ folks – but it doesn’t work for everyone. If you’re thinking about identifying as Two Spirit, this can help point you in the direction that’s right for you.
Read MoreHow Stereotypes About Being ‘Black Enough’ Hurt Me – And How I Healed
#1: “I isolated myself from people who’d already embraced me.” Do you know how the pressure to be “black enough” relates to internalized racism?
Read MoreKnow Your (Lack of a) Role: Honoring Healing Spaces as an Ally
“Why is this event only for [insert marginalized identity]? I’m an ally! I want to show my support.” While it can hurt when you come with good intentions, a healing space that is only for people of a marginalized identity that you don’t share is not for you. And that’s actually ok and needed. But sometimes we forget that and demand entry. Here’s another approach.
Read More23 Simple Ways to Contribute to Social Justice Movements
“Each one of us matters.” This starter kit includes ideas from researchers, educators, and everyday activists like you, to help you make a difference.
Read More3 Ways the Body-Positivity Movement Could Be More Body-Positive
It’s time for us to stop fighting each other over what kind of body is right and affirm that all bodies are amazing so that we can move on, fight for social justice, and enjoy our lives.
Read MoreWhy the Dread in Dreadlocks Is Still a Factor When It Comes to Your Child’s Hair
Loc’ing sure isn’t easy – from the maintenance to the social stuff. Besides these four considerations, what do you think parents should ponder as they navigate this choice with their child?
Read More4 Things Men Are Really Doing When They ‘Play Devil’s Advocate’ Against Feminism
We get this a lot around here – the “other side of the story” about everything from the wage gap to street harassment. But this author’s seeing right through the guise.
Read More3 Ridiculous Examples of Invasive Ableism at Work – And How It Can Change
“Do I come to your job and tell you how to do it?” Actually, yes. Here’s how able bodied people cross disabled people’s boundaries in really hurtful ways.
Read More4 Ways the ‘Boys Will Be Boys’ Attitude Harms the Men in Our Lives
What do we really mean by “boys will be boys”? We need to stop what this expectation of masculinity is doing to men and boys.
Read MoreHow Anti-Blackness Thrives in Latinx Communities (And What We Can Do About It)
Have you thought about anti-black racism in Latinx communities? This author started out reflecting on what’s happening to Haitians in the Dominican Republic, and ended up learning lessons about solidarity that we can all learn from.
Read More5 Ways to Let Feminism Guide Your Caregiving for a Disabled Adult
As a caregiver to her disabled sister, this author was stumbling along until she realized she had the key to respecting her sister and avoiding burnout all along. That key is feminism, and here’s how it can help you.
Read More4 Things You Need to Know About Jurisdiction in Indian Country to Help End Sexual Violence
Do you know about the loophole that’s hurting Native survivors of sexual violence? The US government has created a horrible system through jurisdiction – here’s what’s going on, and how you can help address it.
Read More3 Reasons We Can’t Forget Environmentalism in Our Social Justice Activism
Our environmental problems won’t be solved by privileged people shopping at Whole Foods. Here’s how the social justice issues you care about include environmentalism.
Read MoreHow Violence Against Women Hurts Men (And 20 Things Men Can Do About It)
In 2005 I came out as transgender and transitioned to male. I am much happier as a man, but in transitioning I moved from a class of people most likely to be victimized to a class of individuals more likely to victimize someone else. I had become the enemy. And that got me thinking: Why don’t more men see violence against women as their issue?
Read More6 Ways to Support a Friend Who Is Considering an Abortion
Because of cultural stigma, political barriers, economic difficulty, and anti-abortion bullies who threaten of violence or exposure, choosing to end a pregnancy can be a difficult and traumatic. But for so many, it’s a necessary act of self-efficacy. Read this article to learn how to best support your friend who is considering an abortion.
Read More5 Ways We Erase Southeast Asian Folks From The Conversation On Mental Health
Efforts to make mental health sphere more inclusive of Southeast Asian Americans will require support on multiple fronts, but we have the power to change the conversation.
Read More3 Ways Language Oppression Harms Us (And How We Can Heal)
You probably don’t think twice about the version of English you’ve been taught is “correct.” But here’s how it’s tied to oppression – and what we could have instead.
Read MoreWhat What It Means to ‘Hold Space’ for Someone – Plus 8 Tips to Help You Do It Well
#4: “Keep your ego out of it.” It’s tempting to “fix” others’ problems with advice – but holding space might be what they need instead. Here’s how to do it.
Read MoreIt’s a Mommy’s World: Exposing Dadscrimination
According to the 2010 census, there are 154,000 stay-at-home dads in the U.S. 154,000? That’s not even a lot of people in Delaware. I’m in a minority group because of what I do for a living, and as a result, I face a particular kind of prejudice on a daily basis. That’s right. I’m talking about “Dadscrimination.” From the serious to the semantic, here are just a few of the ways dads get the shaft.
Read More7 Strategies for White Educators to Help Foster Racial Justice
If you’re making an effort to make the classroom better for children of color, that’s awesome. These tips can help you make a powerful difference.
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