Pandemic iPhone Video Chat Series - Video #6: Black Women and Black Femmes Matter. Period.

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Some thoughts on the recent litany of online attacks directed at Black women and Black femmes who openly talk about white supremacy and anti-Blackness by white cis men, white cis women, and Black cis men. It’s time for white accomplices and other Black cis men to step in and check their fellow white people and Black cis men accordingly. This ain’t about being a savior - this is about being an anti-racist and anti-hate based human being.

Some Thoughts on Racist Sports Franchise Names and White Supremacist Sports Fans

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Hey, Washington professional North American football fans! I'm sure your franchise is gonna be sitting around, trying to figure out new names and logos now that FedEx, who has naming rights to your arena, has requested your favorite team change their name or lose out on some sweet, sweet dinero. I would like to be of assistance, white Washington football fans (and privileged persons of culture who love their Washington team). I’ve scoured the interwebs, I’ve Googled and Binged and Internet Explored (kidding about that last one; I wouldn’t touch Internet Explorer with a ten-foot pole) and I think I’ve struck paydirt! Here are some logos and name ideas for y’all! I think these would all be great choices!

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Pandemic iPhone Chat Series - Video #5: Performative Allyship and The Curious Case of The Liberal Arts College

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Some thoughts on one of my former employers, Reed College, and how performative allyship and corporate PR statements are just another branch on the poplar tree of white supremacy. Real talk? I thought about not sharing this. But I slept on it and realized it needed to be shared and said.