When White People Say They Have My Back, What Does That Actually Mean?
For a few weeks in Portland, author Donnell Alexander got a glimpse of what real solidarity looks like.
Former Neo-Nazi Says It’s On White People To Fight White Supremacy
An article about the founder of an organization for people moving away from hate groups who encourages white people to take responsibility for white supremacy in our country.
‘We need co-conspirators, not allies’: how white Americans can fight racism
An article about why it’s important for White people to make a personal commitment to fight for racial justice.
The Sugarcoated Language Of White Fragility
A punchy argument that white people need to suck it up and be better at dealing with the awkwardness of not knowing how to respond in ever situation.
White fragility is real: 4 questions white people should ask themselves during discussions about race
Suggestions about how to keep your white fragility in check.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – “White Privilege II”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis release a song created in cooperation with artists, educators and anti-racism organizers addressing the challenge of accepting our white privilege.
11 Things White People Can Do to Be Real Anti-Racist Allies
Suggestions from prominent people of color invested in social justice about how White people can address racism in their community.
Shooters of color are called ‘terrorists’ and ‘thugs.’ Why are white shooters called ‘mentally ill’?
Thoughts on the pervasive trope of the media excusing white terrorism as mental illness.
White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard to Talk to White People About Racism
A penetrating article on the challenge for white folks in accepting institutional racism within themselves
Why It’s So Hard to Talk to White People About Racism
The White woman who coined the term ‘white fragility’ offers her insight about the challenge white people face confronting their racism and white privilege.
I Don’t Know What to Do With Good White People
Even the best intentions can be can lead to misunderstanding and insensitive behavior. Some suggestions about how to be more aware.