Tag: Intentioned

10 Common Things Well-Intentioned Allies Do That Are Actually Counterproductive

Mistakes must be expected and being held accountable has to be expected as well. The points below outline some of the common behaviors that show up often in social justice conversations. I want to be clear that we all participate in some of the following counterproductive acts. We are not al...

“White People Have No Culture”

Have you ever heard this statement? It may be in a well-intentioned, lightly mocking way by a non-white friend. Or, it could even by a self-deprecating white person who thinks that stating as such makes them seem “woke” and supportive of non-white communities. Ah, yes. We all know the...