Allyship
These resources center on how white people can take responsibility for their privilege and learn how to be better allies to people of color.
Articles:
“Racism is a white problem. It was constructed and created by white people and the ultimate responsibility lies with white people. For too long we’ve looked at it as if it were someone else’s problem, as if it was created in a vacuum.”
“Emptying the White Knapsack: Applying Privilege by Redistributing White-Hoarded Power and Resources” by Jaime Grant
“Detour-Spotting for White Anti-Racists” by Joan Olsson
“Reckoning with White Supremacy: Five Fundaments for White Folks” by Lovey Cooper
“Changing the Narrative about Native Americans: A Guide for Allies” (Reclaiming Native Truth)
“Doing the Work: Unearthing Our Own White Privilege” by Maggie Potapchuk
“Healing Racism Starts with an Apology” by Joy Sewing
“How to Be an Ally if You Are a Person with Privilege” by Dr. Frances E. Kendall
“A Letter to My White Friends” by Chris Lambert
“103 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice” by Corinne Shutack
“The Coronavirus Was an Emergency Until Trump Found Out Who Was Dying” by Adam Serwer
“The Maturation of a White Ally” by Mushim Patricia Ikeda
“Black Activists Wonder: Is Protesting Just Trendy for White People?” by Nikita Stewart
“Becoming Trustworthy White Allies” by Melanie S. Morrison
“So You Want to Be a White Ally: Healing from White Supremacy” by Caitlin Duffy
“White Supremacy Culture” by Tema Okun
“Roots Deeper than Whiteness: Remembering Who We Are for the Well-being of All” by David Dean
“How to Talk to Your White Friends and Family About Racism” by Abeni Jones
Books:
Online Resources:
Allyship & Accountability Glossary (Conspire for Change)
Justice in June: Choose whether you have 10, 25, or 45 minutes/day to learn about racial equity and justice, and this site will provide the relevant resources.
Dismantling Internalized Dominance: Increasing the Capacity of Whites to Partner for Meaningful Change (Center for Transformation and Change)