This week’s opening thought: people of culture are under no obligation to teach white people and non-white people with white privilege how to be anti-racist. This lack of obligation extends to even if we’re on your company’s payroll. It will always be our choice, not yours.
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.
This week’s opening thought: being an anti-racist means not just dipping your toe in the water every now and again.
This week’s opening thought: There is privilege in doing work that you’re passionate about that allows you to earn a decent living.
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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