Writing
Can It Be Insincere for White People to Focus on Race and Racism?
Have you ever heard the saying, "When pointing a finger, three fingers are pointing back at you"? A decade ago, white people were reticent in acknowledging it; however, today, we've become slightly more comfortable pointing the finger at racism. We’ve also grown comfortable pointing at the most obvious forms of racism, like prejudiced thoughts, micro aggressions, and police violence. And we certainly love pointing out racism when it’s abstract: as something that lives outside of ourselves and doesn’t implicate us personally. Still, as we point our index finger outward and at racism, three fingers remain pointing back at us.
Are White People Correct About the Phrase “Not All White People”!?
Not all white people is an ancient white proverb that has echoed throughout time and space, especially within the last century. Though the phrase crackles loudly, like a Midwest summer storm, it carries as much validity as an expired coupon.
One Way I've Embodied White Supremacy Culture Is Through My Perfectionism
I have a confession to make: I am a perfectionist.
I often find myself being critical of everything I do: my creativity, writing, and antiracist practice. I am very critical of my writing right now! I’ve written two sentences and deleted three—I’m not sure how that happened. My mind is constantly telling me that I can do better; that’s the tiring position from which I begin everything.
Why Do White People Think the Devil Needs an Advocate on Racism?
We’ve all been in a room with that person who seemingly derives joy from draining the energy from people standing against racism. With a smug look so insincere it could make Mount Vesuvius erupt in rage, they revel in their mediocre challenge of racism with great pride.
My Journey “Into” Whiteness as a “Latinx” Man
I've never thought of myself as white: I thought of myself as only Mexican. A Mexican with a cinnamon complexion that could make Mexican singer, Thalia, belt out, "Eres piel morena. Canto de pasión y arena!" Translation: “You are brown skin. A song of passion and sand.”
“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.”
― Toni Morrison