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In this beginning stage, you will focus on learning about racism and white privilege, and start to understand your own privilege.

Why is it "Black Lives Matter" not "All Lives Matter"?

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To Do:

Read and complete the activity in White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh.

This article explains what white privilege is and how to better recoginize the privileges you may hold.

To Watch:

To Read:

  • My white friend asked me to explain white privilege, so I decided to be honest.

  • Walking While Black
  • What to Do Next:

    Educating yourself is important -- utilize resources about racial inequality and biases. Reject the desire to ask black folks, indigineous folks or people of color (BIPOC) to explain racism for you. Instead, find resources created by BIPOC to help educate yourself, or offer to financially compensate BIPOC folks who are educating you!

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