21-Day Anti-Racism Challenge

The author of this blog post is "unpacking some common distancing statements that people may use when trying to assure others that they are on the “right side” of the issues and the ways that these ideas may in fact hinder our goals to promote inclusion, equity and justice."

"A 1989 essay written by American feminist scholar and anti-racist activist Peggy McIntosh. It covers 50 examples, or hidden benefits, from her perspective, of the privilege white people experience in everyday life."

This piece by Tema Okun builds on the work of many people, It characteristics of white supremacy culture that show up in our organizations.
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"In this report, we shine a spotlight on a key overarching structure that drives racism at work: White defaults—or the underlying assumption that what employees should look and sound like, how people should carry themselves and interact with others, and whose skills are worthy and whose are not should follow historical White standards and habits."

Author Yawo Brown explains how the way we speak can either bolster or subvert white supremacy in small ways that add up to make big change.

"University of Washington professor Dr. Robin DiAngelo reads from her book "White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism," explains the phenomenon, and discusses how white people can develop their capacity to engage more constructively across race."
Duration: 1:23:30

"Diane J. Goodman, Ed.D. explains what white privilege is, how it operates, ways it is experienced in everyday life, and how it can be used to create more racial justice. Goodman has been an educator, trainer, and consultant on diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice issues for over 30 years."
Duration: 52:51