Via GLAAD: View our 2013 ally PSA series at www.glaad.org/ally View our 2007 ally campaign below. Be an Ally & a Friend – 2007 Sure, you watchThe Ellen DeGeneres Show on TV, and you “know” Kevin from Brothers & Sisters and Marc on Ugly Betty, but is there someone in your real life who is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender … Read More
Via Derrick Clifton and Everyday Feminism: September 27, 2014 by Derrick Clifton Originally published on Mic and cross-posted here with their permission. Let’s face it: Most white people don’t like being accused of racism or hearing that they have white privilege. For many whites, these types of accusations have nasty connotations, hearkening back to slavery, colonialism, rape, genocide, segregation, … Read More
Via Chescaleigh: 5 Tips for Being an Ally See more via Chescaleigh.
Via Ashanté Reese and SA Smythe: These resources are to support anyone who’s interested in learning more about abolition. The texts vary, and there are many different viewpoints and approaches to theorizing and working toward abolition. Some of what is included doesn’t mention abolition specifically but may offer some historical and political education. Use what … Read More
Via Broadway for Black Lives Matter Again: Not Your Average Summer Reading List: A Resource Goody Bag to Aide the Journey of Unpacking/Unlearning Bias A few tips: Always start with Black stories written by Black Authors. Give yourself grace, don’t be afraid to ask questions, ask for help, and make mistakes; that’s how we grow. … Read More
Via FABnyc: Re-imagining Policing in America NYC Budget Justice – Communities United for Police Reform (changethenypd.org) State of Emergency: End the War on Black People – from Color of Change (colorofchange.org) Policy Platforms – Movement for Black Lives (m4bl.org) How to Change Policing in America – by Sherrilyn Ifill The Reader Guide to Police Abolition – by Maya Dukmasova, Chicago … Read More
