When we talk about racism, sexism, homophobia, transmisogyny, Islamaphobia, classism, ableism, and other forms of oppression, I want folks who do not experience these forms of oppression to realize these are not abstract concepts. They are not some ethereal idea. They are not just…
There’ve been a lot of conversations lately on the alienation of the so-called “white working class” and I think we probably need to make that conversation a bit more nuanced. Yes, it is true that Hillary lost the rustbelt.
I’m trying to put into words what the past week was like. My heart and mind won’t communicate correctly through my mouth and fingers. I don’t need to tell you why I went or what we did. As a white ally, it’s not my opinion or emotional response that matters. The why’s and the how’s can come from…
As we head into the probable lack of indictment of Darren Wilson this week, I want you all to keep a few things in mind. Especially if you’re white and are unsure or unsteady in what your role in all of this is. And…
Last night was… Awe-inspiring. The protest moved from the box they confine us in, to further down the streets of Ferguson, all the way down to the police station, which was several miles. It was several hundred people singing, chanting, bonding. The media tries to portray this community as angry in…
Ferguson is expected to have a larger turnout tonight. Lots of folks commenting that Friday will be ridiculous. There is a meeting today for the organizers at an undisclosed location and a demo where Mike Brown was murdered.
I’ve been posting a lot about racism lately. You might be getting tired of it or disagree with my hardline stance on many issues. For those of you who don’t understand, this post is for you.
