Jun 5, 2020White allies, no more excuses for the systemic racism killing of Black peopleIt’s time to step up or shut up. And no one should remain silent. — When white allies are asked to stop putting themselves, their feelings, and their experiences in the center of conversations about race, too often they respond with something along the lines of, “What, so you’re saying we shouldn’t do anything?” Early on, it’s easy to believe discomfort is a sign that…Black Lives Matter7 min read
Aug 11, 2019When white women practice the politics of polite, the violence of niceWe must admit that, when we’re moderate, we’re complicit. — “I have been gravely disappointed with the white moderate. I have almost reached the regrettable conclusion that the Negro’s great stumbling block in the stride toward freedom is…the white moderate who is more devoted to “order” than to justice; who prefers a negative peace which is the absence of tension…Racism7 min read
Jun 1, 2019Real Talk white women were asked if they have real friendships with WOCHere’s what they discovered. — We are a group of seven white women (WW) from all over the continental United States. We self-selected into a group called Real Talk that centers women of color (WOC) with the goal of dismantling the system of white supremacy. As part of our commitment to the group, we were…Racism6 min read
Apr 14, 2019We white women shouldn’t ask “What can I do to fight white supremacy?”Instead ask, “What am I WILLING to do to fight?” — Note: Real Talk is a group of WOC and allies. This article is written from the perspective of allies. When white women first learn the truth about white supremacy — that it encompasses far more people than Nazis with tiki torches and is far more subtle and insidious than racist…Racism4 min read
May 4, 2018The $1 settlement in the Starbucks case is some respectability BS and here’s whyWhite people don’t deserve kindness when they harm us. — Recently my Facebook feed has been filled with people posting articles about the two Black men who were victimized by a Starbucks manager and subsequently arrested by officers from the Philadelphia Police Department. Apparently, they recently settled with the city (which represents the police) for a symbolic $1 each and…Black Lives Matter5 min read
Apr 14, 2018My response to white people who say, “If you don’t like it here, then leave”Maybe you should pack your bags instead. — Today I have love in my heart. So much love. So very, very much love. As in, I just love when I’m arguing with someone and they say, “If you don’t like this country, you should leave!” It happens all the time. There you are, scrolling down your timeline, and…Racism4 min read
Mar 19, 2018The White Allies’ Guide to Collecting Aunt Linda10 rules for speaking up on the Internet. — You’re minding your own business, scrolling the feed, liking pics of toddlers at the pumpkin patch, and suddenly there it is: Linda Smith: I’m glad that illegals are facing consequences! Illegal immigration is ILLEGAL! I can’t afford my doctor bills, why should I pay theirs? Oh hi, Aunt Linda. …Racism10 min read
Feb 7, 2018Families of Color Face Challenges when Seeking Treatment for Mental Illness whPart. 3 of 3. Avoiding Anxiety is White Privilege — Have you ever been in a conversation about racism with a white person only to see them bow out because it is “triggering their anxiety”? White, liberal feminists hate being called racist. We hate being called out for our racist comments and behavior and go to great lengths to deny…Racism9 min read
Jan 10, 2018Part II: How We Talk About Mental Illness Is RacistTalking about mental illness usually is not a priority for most of us. Unless we live with mental illness or a loved one does, we simply don’t discuss it. We don’t even think about it. We especially ignore the mental health of people of color, and we should be talking…Mental Health5 min read
Dec 20, 2017Families of Color Face Challenges when Seeking Treatment for Mental IllnessPart 1 of 3. — Last summer, Pierre Coriolan was killed by police. He was an innocent black man. This story hit me especially hard because, like my own son, Coriolan struggled with mental illness. However, there is one crucial difference: My son is white. Raising a child with mental illness is incredibly hard work…Mental Health4 min read
