How to be an ally

Source: @ohhappydani Something I’ve learned over the last few weeks is that one of the main reasons white people, myself included, do not like to talk about racism, privilege and equality with our friends, family and peers is because it’s uncomfortable. And a message I’ve really taken away from the Black community recently is that …

Ally: To join with a person or group of people to give support. (Thanks, Merriam-Webster.) Some folks get confused when the topic comes around to gender. Here are some simple tips to help get unconfused, and hopefully help start a conversation that won't leave anyone feeling totally misunderstood.

Art by: @stuffgracemade I wanted to quickly share a blog post on resources to being a better ally. We have shared a few thing on our Instagram and Instagram Stories but realize that this is a lot easier when we have everything in one place. We also wanted to make it easier for you all...Read the Post

🌈Check out some mental health stats to learn how you can be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. #aro #aropride #pride #abuserefugeorg #mentalhealthmatters #support #lgbtq

Representation matters because early learning experiences speak to young children about what is possible, who they are and who they can be. This list is equally important to children growing up in diverse communities as it is to children growing up in not so diverse communities. PLEASE visit http://www.corinneduyvis.net/ownvoices/ for more information about #ownvoices ~ miss.stephanie * *Bookshop is currently showing errors for titles by Vashti Harrison, Alice Mcgill , Jabari Asim and Huy…

An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more inclusive place ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, Booklist • “A candid, accessible cheat sheet for anyone who wants to thoughtfully join the conversation . . .

Disabled people are the world’s largest minority, an estimated 15 percent of the global population. But many of us–disabled and non-disabled alike–don’t know how to act, what to say, or how to be an ally.

Would you call yourself an ally or an ally in training? This fun comic shows the difference, and it can help you understand what effective allyship really means.

Behold: how to be a good ally @MHarrisPerry ‪#‎solidarityisforwhitewomen‬ ‪#‎embracediscomfort‬