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I’ve been asked recently, especially during #WhitenessHistoryMonth, what white people can *do* when confronting white supremacy.
First off, I super appreciate the question. It’s something that gives me pause. (And it should tbh.)
First off, I super appreciate the question. It’s something that gives me pause. (And it should tbh.)
[1] We cannot do the work of anti-racism for points. Or for nods from influential black and brown people.
And Lord knows, I’ve tried. I’ve wanted the affirmation from people of color for this work. (And, sure, sometimes it arrives; but it cannot be our basis for action.)
And Lord knows, I’ve tried. I’ve wanted the affirmation from people of color for this work. (And, sure, sometimes it arrives; but it cannot be our basis for action.)
We have to do the work of anti-racism and dismantling white supremacy BECAUSE IT’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO. Period.
We have to do it because whiteness is killing us, too.
We have to do it because whiteness is killing us, too.
