Now white people want recognition for doing the right thing??? Are you kidding me? Black, Brown, and Indigenous people have been fighting for EVERYONE, even hateful white people for forever. They received no thank you and instead had their existence and history erased from the storybooks.
If you want to be a true ally to any of the marginalized communities, do it for those people and not for your own gain. THIS ISN’T ABOUT YOU!!! One more time for the people in the back with their heads in the sand… THIS ISN’T ABOUT YOU.
Here is what you CAN do to be an ally, but asking the people affected is a good start. Here are some suggestions:
· Speak out EVERY time you witness prejudice and racism
· Make it known exactly what you are about (clothing, flags, stickers, signs, your mouth)
· Make people feel safe by your actions- they speak louder sometimes
· Practice everything that you preach with 100% conviction- ok maybe not 100% all the time, we are all human. That’s kind of the point.
· Try to branch out and make connections with people that are part of marginalized communities. You don’t have to be best friends, just connect and learn from each other.
· Support businesses, authors, creators, etc. that are owned and operated by Black, Brown, and Indigenous people. Big impact here!
What else could we add to this list? Drop your thoughts in the comments, I would love to hear additional ways that I can support and be an ally. 🫶