Sadly, white people’s efforts at ending racism are rarely substantial enough to make a difference, and yet we often expect the targets of racism to accept our self-proclamations, applaud our effort, become our friends, and invite us to build alliances with them. We throw silent (and not so silent) tantrums when we are among our

I have a confession to make. When I first started hosting spaces for white people to talk about racism, I filled our time with all the things I’d experienced in liberation spaces over and over because I figured it was the “right” thing to do. No doubt you’ve seen all of the same things. And

As the non-targets of the system of racism, white people have a unique and necessary role in bringing about its end. But more often than not, we place the em-PHAS-es on the wrong syl-LAB-le. If you are ready to consider what it might really take to make a difference, then come on…we’ve got work to