5 Ways to Be Antiracist Because Being 'Not Racist' Is Not Enough With nationwide protests against police
brutality taking place, many people are looking
for ways to fight for an antiracist future. Here are five steps to take to establish antiracism
in your life based on Ibram X. Kendi's book,
'How to Be an Antiracist.' Stop saying, “I’m not racist”
By labeling yourself "not racist," you eliminate
any chance of realizing how your own ideas,
thoughts or actions could in fact be racist. Identify racial inequities and disparities
Learn more about inequities that give
advantages to white people or any racial
group over people of color. Confront racist ideas you’ve held and still hold
Reflect on whether you hold racist ideas and
refer to organizations and activists who have
outlined antiracist positions. Ensure your antiracism is intersectional
Race deals with multiple aspects, including gender, sexuality and ethnicity, so it is crucial to remember intersectionality while being antiracist. Promote antiracist ideas and policies
Consider supporting or donating to
organizations that fight racist policies.