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Posted on March 15, 2017 October 25, 2018

The Role Of Photography In Resisting Trump And Racism

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Written by
Rebekah Frumkin
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arts-creators, donald trump, movies, photography, racism

Tonika Johnson is using her art to ‘interrupt stereotypes.’ Read more

Posted on March 14, 2017 October 25, 2018

To Talk About Standing Rock, We Must Talk About Cultural Appropriation

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Written by
Jacqui Germain
Posted in
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cultural appropriation, indigenous, racism, society-politics, standing-rock

The Standing Rock fight isn’t just about the Dakota Access Pipeline. It’s also about cultural theft, colonialism, and white supremacy. Read more

Posted on March 6, 2017 January 18, 2019

Your Calls For Unity Are Divisive As F*ck

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blacklivesmatter, liberal, martin-luther-king, MLK, racism, society-politics, unity

Is it ever really divisive to resist aligning yourself with your oppressor? Read more

Posted on February 20, 2017 November 5, 2018

The Great White Fantasy Of Donald Trump

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Written by
Carol Hood
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donald trump, politics, racism, society-politics, white supremacy

White America’s hopes and dreams are riding on this president. They’re going to lose. Read more

Posted on January 24, 2017 August 29, 2018

Nazis, It’s Time For A Common Sense Approach To Not Getting Punched In The Face

Andrea Grimes
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Andrea Grimes
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Wit+Whimsy
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Nazis, racism, satire

YES, THIS IS SATIRE. HOW ARE SO MANY PEOPLE DEFENDING NAZIS. Read more

Posted on January 16, 2017 August 24, 2018

I Promised My White Husband The Space To Fuck Up On Racism — And It Hurts Like Hell

Talynn Kel
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Talynn Kel
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marriage, racism, relationships

I thought we were past this bullshit where we gave any legitimacy to the “other side” — the side that doesn’t respect my humanity. Read more

Posted on December 6, 2016 October 9, 2018

Becoming An Agent Of Whiteness

Talynn Kel
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Talynn Kel
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blacklivesmatter, racism, white supremacy, white-privilege

You are taught to hate yourself before you know what hate is. Read more

Posted on December 3, 2016 October 9, 2018

Why Would White Women Vote For A Man So Widely Accused Of Sexual Abuse?

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Written by
Chanelle Gallant
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Society+Politics
Tagged
donald trump, feminism, politics, racism, sexual assault

As a sexual assault survivor, I want other white women survivors to understand that rape culture and racism are a package deal. Read more

Posted on November 29, 2016 November 12, 2018

You Don’t Have To Like Me — You Just Have To Believe I’m A Human Being

Ijeoma Oluo
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Ijeoma Oluo
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blacklivesmatter, freedom, humanity, racism, society-politics

You either believe in justice and equality or you don’t. Read more

Posted on November 17, 2016 July 25, 2018

We Cannot, Must Not Empathize With Hate

Aaden Friday
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Aaden Friday
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Tagged
donald trump, Hate, racism, Transphobia

Hate cannot be loved into submission. Hate must be hated. Read more

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