Via TransWhat.  Allyship to trans people involves a number of different actions: some are necessary and relatively easy, while some require more commitment and activism. I will make several lists in order of priority. Some of these are behaviors that you must engage in to treat trans people respectfully; some are goals to aspire to, … Read More

Via Teaching Tolerance.  White Anti-Racism: Living the Legacy What does “white anti-racist” mean? How can guilt get in the way? And what’s all this talk about being “colorblind”? Teaching Tolerance asked community activists to share their thoughts on these questions, and others. Their answers shine light on the concepts of comfort, power, privilege and identity. … Read More

Via Derailing for Dummies.  Derailing For Dummies A Guide to Derailing Conversations You know how it is.  You’re enjoying yourself, kicking back and relaxing at the pub or maybe at the library; or maybe you’re in class or just casually surfing the internet, indulging in a little conversation. The topic of the conversation is about … Read More

Via Everyday Feminism.  10 Things Allies Need to Know by Jamie Utt As happens every time that I read something from Black Girl Dangerous, I recently found myself snapping, nodding, and yelling out “YES!” while reading a piece from Mia McKenzie. Her article “No More ‘Allies’” made me profoundly uncomfortable – which is a good thing. I was uncomfortable … Read More

Via UpWorthy.  ‘Shut The F*ck Up.’ A Blue-Haired Cartoon Explains Why This Harsh Advice Can Make Us Better People. By Andrea Garcia-Vargas There are a lot of uncomfortable things out there that so many of us would rather not think about. Especially if that means we might have to take a seat and listen instead … Read More

Via BuzzFeed. This Teacher Taught His Class A Powerful Lesson About Privilege by Nathan W. Pyle BuzzFeed Staff I once saw a high school teacher lead a simple, powerful exercise to teach his class about privilege and social mobility. He started by giving each student a scrap piece of paper and asked them to crumple it … Read More