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Being an effective white ally to Black people is a continuous process, consisting of both education and action.
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But then come back here and take a deeper dive.
They cover the basics and/or outline in broad strokes what allyship can look like.
Racial Equity Tools Glossary.
and work in solidarity with oppressed groups in the struggle for justice.
Now read the whole list.
Welcome to the Anti-Racism MovementHeres What Youve Missedby Ijeoma Oluo.
First written in 2017, Oluos words are still relevant today.
Consider it your primer for entering this work.
Oluo has homework for us.
Holy Shit, Being an Ally Isnt About Me!
by Real Talk: WOC & Allies.
You might see yourself in this personal account of a white woman realizing she had been a shitty ally.
Own it and decide to do better.
10 Steps to Non-Optical Allyshipby Mireille Cassandra Harper.
Non-Black People Need to Speak Up for Black Livesby Allyson Smith.
Save the Tears: White Womans Guideby Tatiana Mac.
Learning to recognize racist behavior and microaggressionsfrom compliments to using white tearsis the first step in working on ourselves.
Support Tatiana via Venmo (@TatianaMac) or Ca$hApp ($TatianaMac).
White Guyde to the Galaxyby Tatiana Mac.
A version of the previous guide but for white men.
Buy from Black-owned bookshops.
Im linking to Bookshop.org, through which you’ve got the option to patronizethese stores.
For other Black-owned bookstores, check outthis list.
Start a book club with your white peers so you’re free to discuss what you learned.
For podcasts, keep them in your regular rotation.
Thesepolitical educational resources from Stand Up for Racial Justice (SURJ).
How to Be an Antiracistby Ibram X. Kendi.
For good measure, it’s possible for you to also check out KendisAn Antiracist Reading List.
Being informed on a continuous basis is key.
So You Want to Talk About Raceby Ijeoma Oluo.
Me and White Supremacyby Layla F. Saad.
Dismantling Racism Works Web Workbook.
While some materials are specifically for facilitators, many are helpful for anyone hoping to educate themselves.
“to inform your parenting.
Thats Not How That Works.
Where Do I Donate?
Why Is the Uprising Violent?
Should I Go Protest?by Courtney Martin.
ThisSupport Black People MasterDocis also an incredible place to start.
And thats only a small sampling of opportunities.
Keep an eye out for more in the other resources shared throughout this article.
28 Organizations That Empower Black Communitiesby No More Martyrs.
Support these organizations with your time, money, and action.
In turn, your anti-racist education will likely continue alongside your support.
How to Talk to Your Family About Racism by Jen Winston.
How to Talk to Relatives Who Care More About Looting Than Black Livesby Rachel Miller.
Other resource roundups
This list of resources joins the many other compilations circulating right now.
Bookmark multiple to refer to in the future.
While theres some overlap, they all have unique focuses, points of view, and resources.
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justiceby Corinne Shutack.
Learn more about implicit bias, protesting tips, and history to brush up on.
Support Jazzmine on Venmo (@Jazzmine-Jackson).
Do the Work Now: Anti-Racism Resources for White Peopleby Sarah Vitti.
SELFs18 Helpful Links for White People to Drop in Our Group Chatsby Carolyn Toddbecause the resources are never-ending.
Just a reminder to choose action items from whatever resource you connect with.Thatsthe important part.
