Posts Tagged ‘Race & Ethnicity’
What I Learned About Bias From 4 Years Working at McDonald’s
“McDonald’s is supposed to be a job for people who can’t do anything else.” When this author realized she’d internalized dehumanizing stereotypes about her job, she learned a valuable lesson in empathy.
Read MoreBeing Educated Won’t Save Me (Or You) From Racism
Did you hear about the Harvard Law School vandalism, or the attempt to discredit a Mizzou protester? This author’s heart wrenching perspective shows why respectability, money, and education aren’t guaranteed saviors from racism.
Read More4 Ways Parents Can Support Their Mixed Race Children
If you have or are planning to have children who are mixed race, then this author’s tips can help you avoid some common pitfalls and give your child the support they need.
Read MoreStop Your White Fragility – It’s Racial Violence and Here’s Why
Have you participated in white fragility? This author’s calling in her fellow white allies who put their feelings before racial justice, or say things like “not all white people.” All white allies could use this info on how to do better.
Read More10 Ways the Beauty Industry Tells You Being Beautiful Means Being White
Can you relate to her struggle to feel beautiful? Read this and you’ll be appalled at the terrible ways beauty companies put down women of color – and you’ll understand why this matters.
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