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  • Protest photo with two white women at the front both with masks on, one holding a sign saying, "Black Lives Matter"

    White Folks: It’s Too Late for 'Allies' [Op-Ed]

    In this moment, moving to abolish racism calls for you to be an accomplice or to completely get out of the way.
    Rev. Dr. Stephany Rose Spaulding Jul 9, 2020 10:45AM EDT
    three workers. Two African American, one white worker sit in a semi circle for a meeting.

    10 Ways Orgs Can Show Up for Black Lives Without Exploiting 'Black Lives Matter'

    Solidarity is more than a written statement.
    Sunshine Muse Jun 15, 2020 11:15AM EDT
    African American woman with pen and pad, writing

    Dear White People…10 Ways You Can Show Up for your Black Friends and Colleagues

    An open letter to my people who are White and sincerely want to show up in their inter-cultural relationships during this time.
    Sunshine Muse Jun 9, 2020 10:15AM EDT

    Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Employees: Black Lives Matter

    The Facebook CEO admonished employees for crossing out “Black Lives Matter” on the signature wall at the company’s headquarters.

    Kenrya Rankin Feb 26, 2016 11:31AM EST

    This Is a Really Helpful List on How Not to be a Good Ally

    Because actions speak louder than words.
    Jamilah King Jun 18, 2013 12:20PM EDT

    Roger Ebert: Don't Tell Asian-American Directors How to Represent 'Their People'

    The veteran critic was a longtime champion of film as an empowering force for self-representation.
    Channing Kennedy Apr 4, 2013 5:15PM EDT

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