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From a Passive Bystander to an Active Ally

Most of us consider ourselves to be allies to an extent - we wear our rainbow patches and BLM tote bags publicly and repost information on the new legislation or protests on our Instagram. Or, maybe we just condemn racism internally or think that since we have friends from different countries, we are allies. But allyship is more than that - it’s not an identity or a passive state - it’s about being actively engaging in the issues that face marginalized and underrepresented groups. The goal, in the end, is for underprivileged people to feel supported, but while 82% of White men and women report being allies to people of color, only 45% of Black women consider that they have strong allies at work.

Most of us consider ourselves to be allies to an extent – we wear our rainbow patches and BLM tote bags publicly and repost information on the new legislation or protests on our Instagram. Or, maybe we just condemn racism…

Yvener Duroseau
August 24, 2021