Making Our Anti-Racism Journeys Sustainable

It’s 2020, and we are somehow still fighting racism. I say “we”, but I am new to this anti-racism game, and I know I have a lot to learn. So as difficult as it has been for the last few weeks, I can only imagine how hard it has been for everyone doing the workContinueContinue reading “Making Our Anti-Racism Journeys Sustainable”

Finally Feeling Free

I was nervous reading Glennon Doyle’s Untamed, knowing how powerful and life-changing her experiences have been, and fully aware that once I have seen the truth, I cannot unsee it. I was afraid that my nice, comfortable life could get turned upside down once she held a mirror up to it. But, Glennon’s words didn’tContinueContinue reading “Finally Feeling Free”

Mantras for Managing Racism

(otherwise known as “setting boundaries to make your anti-racism journey less painful and more sustainable!”) Because we can’t always be as calm and collected as we would like to be, here are some useful phrases to repeat to yourself when your Anti-Racism journey gets challenging: I am not responsible for every a$$hole on the internet.ContinueContinue reading “Mantras for Managing Racism”

Dear White People

Does the term “white people” provoke a negative reaction in you? It did for me, the first time I heard of the show with the same name (see Dear White People on Netflix). It felt confrontational and uncomfortable. I almost wanted to peak over my shoulder in case anyone was offended by the term, afraidContinueContinue reading “Dear White People”

Challenging Racism

It’s hard, calling people out, especially on issues of race. But imagine how hard it is for black people and people of colour when you stay silent? If you want to be an ally, and truly stand up for racial equality, justice and fairness, then it’s important that you make your position clear. If/when peopleContinueContinue reading “Challenging Racism”