PinnedRachel BjerstedtDear White America — Can we please stop gaslighting our black friends and family??As a general disclaimer; I know that I view the world with a lens of privilege. It took me some time to learn and acknowledge my…Nov 17, 20161Nov 17, 20161
PinnedRachel BjerstedtHow America invented Racism — and Why you Don’t Have to Hate Black People to be a RacistIn fact, I would argue that a majority of racists have black friends or family that they love and for whom they care deeply. Wait…Aug 20, 2017Aug 20, 2017
Rachel Bjerstedt#AllLivesMatter, #BlueLives, and Rape Culture.I am having a really hard time understanding all of the hate directed towards supporters and activists of the Black Lives Matter movement.Jul 20, 2016Jul 20, 2016
Rachel BjerstedtIn Memory of the Victims, Please Do Not Forget the Survivors.I have some thoughts on #ThoughtsAndPrayers and #PrayforOrlando. Yes. Empty platitudes piss me off — but let me offer a different…Jun 15, 2016Jun 15, 2016