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This Is the Perfect Illustration of Why Microaggressions Hurt
“Grow thicker skin!” Microaggressions are small forms of discrimination – which may make you wonder if you or other people are just being too sensitive when microaggressions hurt. This comic puts that theory to rest.
Read MoreThere’s No Such Thing as ‘Trans Enough’: A Postscript
Did you catch this artist’s last comic about how there’s no such thing as “trans enough?” Here’s an important follow-up – with the disturbing reality about trans experiences with the medical industry.
Read More4 Ways to Honor Your Child’s Gender Autonomy
Although they do a majority of their learning through observation of their peers in social situations, children’s groundwork for understanding gender is largely influenced by the adults they see in their family systems. If you don’t talk about gender, children will learn society’s gender model. Here are five ways to facilitate your child’s gender autonomy.
Read MoreOne Simple Question About Society’s Ridiculous Biases Around Gender
If you could ask one question about society’s biases around gender, what would it be? This comic gets straight to the point with one simple question.
Read More7 Ways of ‘Honoring’ Other Cultures That Are Really Just Cultural Appropriation
These common gestures can have good intentions, but they cause more harm than good. If you want to appreciate a culture, make sure you’re not actually appropriating it in one of these ways.
Read More6 Tips for Marginalized People Looking for a Good Therapist
If you’re queer, a survivor, or otherwise marginalized, you may have these questions about therapy. Here are some answers.
Read MoreThese 3 Myths Blame People of Color for Crime Rates – And They’re Just Not True
Black drug dealers, Latino rapists, Brown terrorists – the “villains” many people blame for our “crime problem” don’t hold up as scapegoats in the face of the facts.
Read More5 Ways People Of Color Can Foster Mental Health And Practice Restorative Healing
This article was originally published on Threads of Solidarity and republished here with the author’s permission. The strong, Black woman. The Asian “model minority.” “¡No soy loco!” These tropes, expressions, and labels are often used to demonstrate (and even celebrate) the “resiliency” of people of color. But it’s a trap. These stereotypes may seem empowering,…
Read MoreStop 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 MoreDo You See These 10 Everyday Sexisms?
When women take note of sexism during their daily lives, they stop accepting it as “normal.” But, in general, sexism, so densely woven into our habits, language, and traditions, is a subtle and slippery thing. Research shows that most people don’t see sexism even when it’s right in front of their noses. How do you think about and respond to these 10 everyday sexisms?
Read MoreWhy Love Is Important to Feminist Work (And 3 Ways to Practice It)
Our outrage is missing something. What happens after we spread it through social media, then move on to the next outrage? Anger against injustice comes from a good place, but it can often overshadow one of the core missions of social justice work: to support marginalized people. Here’s how to bring love into your feminist work and care for those who are otherwise denied love.
Read MoreThe Pitfalls of Becoming a Complacent Ally (And What to Do If You’ve Made a Mistake)
We’ve all been there – just when you think you’ve become a good ally, somebody tells you that you’ve done or said something problematic. Here’s the good news: nobody’s perfect, so you’re not alone. Perfection is not what’s important, and being an ally doesn’t mean you can do no wrong. Read about what is important, and learn what to do if you make a mistake.
Read MoreSay Yes to Decolonial Love: 5 Ways to Resist Oppression in Your Relationships
Colonialism may feel far away in history, but do you know how it can affect your relationships today? These strategies will help you get out of the oppressive cycle.
Read More5 Things Well-Meaning White Educators Should Consider If They Really Want to Close the Achievement Gap
You could start with the term “achievement gap.” This article names what’s really going on, and it’s much more damaging than that.
Read MoreStop Saying Affirmative Action Disadvantages White Students
When I do Q&A sessions with young people, a White young person will usually ask, “How do you feel about Affirmative Action? It’s not fair that I will have less of a chance of getting into college because of what happened in the past!” Ask any White person how they feel about Affirmative Action, and you’ll probably hear that it is “unfair.” This is just not true.
Read MoreAre Hispanic People White? The Confusing Racial Categories of the US Census
Ever had someone say that the US is 77% white? Did you know they’re including lots of people who are Hispanic or Latinx? Let’s clear up what these identities really mean.
Read MoreHere Are 5 Cultural Appropriating Outfits It’s Time to Retire for Good
Native American headdresses are just the start – you really need to know about why all these popular outfits are so disrespectful.
Read More6 Important Reasons Food Is a Political Issue
There’s a good chance that even your friends who are foodies or vegans haven’t thought all of this through. Find out why it’s more than “just food.”
Read MoreTrumping: The Hilarious Makeup Tutorial That Will ‘Make Your Face Great Again’
A Donald Trump-inspired makeup tutorial? It’s not as awful as it sounds – Tess Para’s calling out Trump’s xenophobia and racism with some biting satire. And yes, Cheetos are required.
Read More5 Barriers Making It Harder to Get Mental Health Care If You’re Not White
It’s hard enough to get mental health care in the US – but do you know why it’s even harder for people of color? These experts share essential information about what’s getting in the way.
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