How to Talk About Racism
Learning about racism and how to be an ally can be done alone, but the root of being an ally is going beyond taking responsibility for yourself and actively working…
Simple Ways to Stand Up to Everyday Racism
Part of our journey as anti-racists is going beyond performative allyship and truly standing up against racism in our everyday lives. And that means having some “awkward” moments telling our…
Reparations: Why They Matter
Following the Civil War, General William T. Sherman met with twenty African American leaders who understood that the best way for Blacks to secure and prosper in their newfound freedom,…
What is White Privilege?
White privilege is often described through the lens of Peggy McIntosh’s groundbreaking essay “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack.” The essay, originally published in 1988, is often the starting point for developing…
White-Savior Complex
The white-savior complex is defined as an idea in which a white person, or more broadly a white culture, “rescues” people of color from their own situation. We see the…
Redlining in America
The United States has a population of around 13.4 percent Black or African Americans. This amounts to around 40 million people. This article attempts to simplify the concept of redlining and examine its…
What is Anti-Racism?
“Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power is redistributed and shared equitably.” – NAC…
A Brief Intro to Racism: What Does Racism in America Mean?
Racism goes beyond what we typically view as the conventional definition of the term. Per Oxford Dictionary, racism is: “The inability or refusal to recognize the rights, needs, dignity, or…
