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What Is White Privilege, Really?

In short, we’ve forgotten what white privilege really means—which is all of this, all at once. And if we stand behind the belief that recognizing white privilege is integral to the anti-bias work of white educators, we must offer a broader recognition. A recognition that does not silence the voices of those most affected by…

For Our White Friends Desiring To Be Allies

For Our White Friends Desiring To Be Allies: You have had the microphone for most of the time and it will be good to give the microphone to someone else who is living a different experience than your own. — Courtney Ariel

Anti-Racist Activism Books

Research from Harvard University suggests that children as young as 3, when exposed to racism, tend to embrace it, although they might not understand. Here are some anti-racist activism books.

Why You Should Stop Saying ‘All Lives Matter,’ Explained In 9 Different Ways

It’s a common conversation these days: One person says, “Black lives matter.” Then another responds, “No, all lives matter.” It’s also a complete misunderstanding of what the phrase “black lives matter” means. The person on the receiving end interprets the phrase as “black lives matter more than any other lives.”

Stop Saying ‘All Lives Matter’

“The point of Black Lives Matter isn’t to suggest that black lives should be or are more important than all other lives. Instead, it’s simply pointing out that black people’s lives are relatively undervalued in the US — and more likely to be ended by police — and the country needs to recognize that inequity…

Dear White People This Is What We Want You To Do

Dear white people, I don’t want to hear “I can’t believe this.” I want you to read up on the history you’ve had the privilege to ignore. I don’t want your opinions or thoughts. I want you to listen to the Black experiences you’ve chosen to forget.

The Irony

Telling a black man to respect cops to avoid being killed is the same as telling a woman to dress appropriately to avoid being raped.

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