How to Be an Ally to People of Color

We fielded a survey of our community last year asking what topics were of interest to our followers. The topics that ranked least in importance were ones that largely impact people of color. At the bottom of the list were dismantling white supremacy, equality for marginalized people, and criminal justice reform. We even received a few comments to "stay away from white privilege". 

What is happening in our country, the killing of Black Americans at the hands of white people, is not something we will stay away from. 

WHITE WOMEN, IT'S TIME TO GET  UNCOMFORTABLE

We can no longer pretend that we are one of the "good white people" if we continue to benefit from a system that oppresses others. It is our responsibility as we sit in a position of privilege for no reason other than the color of our skin, to speak out, and do something for our Black countrymen and women. 

We've put together a list of women of color that have dedicated their time and energy to teach you how to understand your own privilege and how to be an ally. Please, please, please, take this step if you aren't already familiar with their work. 

This effort to understand the experiences of Black women is literally the LEAST we can do. 

Go learn from these women and help support their efforts by purchasing the resources they’ve created.

Rachel Cargle

Rachel Cargle is a public academic, writer, and lecturer. Her activism and academic work are rooted in providing intellectual discourse, tools, and resources that explore the intersection of race and womanhood. Her course Unpacking White Feminism is a critical resource for women who want to be more intentional and inclusive.

Ally Henny

Ally Henny is a writer and speaker. Ally has been writing about race, identity, culture, and racial conciliation on Twitter, her personal Facebook profile, and on her blog, The Armchair Commentary, since 2014. Her podcast, Combing the Roots provides an in-depth look at the issues surrounding racism, justice, and racial healing from a black woman’s perspective. Following her on social media is an education.

Layla F Saad

Layla Saad is an author, speaker & teacher on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation & social change. She is the New York Times Bestselling Author of the ground-breaking book ME AND WHITE SUPREMACY (2020), the host of GOOD ANCESTOR PODCAST, and the founder of GOOD ANCESTOR ACADEMY. Read the book.