Kneeling worked because it got white folks to argue with white folks

A sportswriter thanks Kaepernick and gives a strong endorsement of white on white racial discourse as vital to racial progress. (click title)

link with commentaryDavid CamptNovember 14, 2017allyshipComment

10 things every white teacher should know when talking about race

Useful for more than educators, this non-snarky article provides a good orientation for allies new to the anti-racism movement.

link with commentaryDavid CamptAugust 31, 2017allyship, ally discourse, education Comment

9 Phrases Allies Can Say When Called Out Instead of Getting Defensive

A practical and thought provoking guide to steps turning a "call out" moment into a pivot toward greater connectivity.

link with commentaryDavid CamptAugust 25, 2017allyship, ally discourseComment

17 books on racism every white person needs to read

Allies should be on a learning journey. Even these days, that may mean sometimes reading entire books.

David CamptAugust 10, 2017self-education, allyshipComment

White Patron Calls Out Michigan Bar for Charging Only Black Customers an Entry Fee

An example of an ally taking action against discrimination at a restaurant that many have found exemplary.

David CamptJuly 27, 2017allyship, allyship exemplars, discriminationComment

Kin Aesthetics // Excommunicate Me from the Church of Social Justice

The author gives some pushback on the way that some folks in the equity movement expect a rigtity of thinking that has some similarities to orthodox faith traditions - which happen many different faiths.

link with commentaryDavid CamptJuly 12, 2017allyship, ally discourseComment

White Women’s Tears and the Men Who Love Them

Very incisive analysis of the some of the dynamics that can happen during cross-racial dialogue all well some thoughts about the underlying psychological dynamics at play.

link with commentaryDavid CamptMarch 20, 2017white privilege, ally discourse, allyshipComment

Do white people get stressed talking about race?

Great video about some very important dynamics in within group and cross group racial discussions.

David CamptJanuary 10, 2017allyship, ally discourseComment

This week I had one of the most disturbing train rides of my life – and it changed my perspective on Black Lives Matter

Unconscious bias often affects how police treat POCs and how much they see kids as kids. Seeing this up close can be eye opening for white folks who have never considered such issues.

link with commentaryDavid CamptSeptember 16, 2016police, youth, allyshipComment