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4 Ways White People Can Process Their Emotions Without Bringing the White Tears
If you’re a white person in activist spaces, you’ve probably come across frustration about white feelings taking up a lot of space. So here’s how can you avoid centering your emotions, but still process them in a healthy way.
Read More4 Harmful Lies the Media Is Telling You About Androgyny
It’s great to get media representation of people outside the gender binary. But when all of it represents a narrow view of androgyny (looking like Ruby Rose), something’s missing. Here’s why it’s a problem.
Read More4 Reasons Black People Can Feel Responsible for White Feelings (And Why We’re Not)
“Pro-Black doesn’t mean anti-white.” Ever felt the need to take extra steps catering to white people’s feelings in conversations on race? Here are some great reminders that their feelings aren’t more important than racism.
Read More5 Ways Black People Experience Non-Physical Violence on College Campuses
Some people are saying students of color protesting racism on US campuses are whining about “trivial” things – nothing compared to the violence in Paris. But here’s why this violence too is very real, and why we must *also* support students of color.
Read More6 Ways You Harm Me When You Appropriate Black Culture – And How to Appreciate It Instead
What’s the big deal about white people taking style, music, and language from black culture? Here’s your answer – and what you need to know to appreciate black culture without causing harm.
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