5 Bold Ways White Male Allies Can Step Up Against Racism
How White Men Can Evolve from Ordinary Allies to Antiracist Co-Conspirators
The nice thing about being an inclusion expert is that I get to see both the best and the worst human behavior. Witnessing the extremes gives rise to gratitude in the face of folks really working to do right by others. It is from this place that I have been fortunate to enjoy close relationships, including one (failed) marriage, with white men who sought to be allies. White male allies exist in all walks of life, but it’s the ones who move beyond the basic status of passive ally and evolve into intentional accomplices and conscious co-conspirators that influence the most meaningful change. These suggestions are applicable to white people of all genders, so don’t feel excluded by the title. I’ve chosen to speak to white men because they occupy the seat of power that needs to be addressed most urgently. Of course, you can make donations to charities and foundations, but you should also make choices that affect Black folks a lot closer to home and much more personally. Whether it’s you who seeks guidance about how to show up for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), or you aspire to influence a white man in your life––here are a few next-level examples to consider.
White male allies exist…
