Allyship

Allyship

If I were a racist (Photographer’s Cut)

Photography, Power and the Frame We Don't See In his powerful poem If I Were a Racist, musician and educator Dr. Nathan Holder exposes how racism is often embedded not in overt acts, but in the everyday norms of music education, in what's taught, what'

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From Ally to Co-Conspirator: What’s the Difference?

You’ve read the books. You’ve shared the posts. You’ve shown up to workshops and started having harder conversations with friends and family. You’ve taken steps toward allyship, and that matters. But what if there’s more? What if being an ally is only the beginning? Across

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10 Questions to Keep You Accountable as an Ally

Being an ally is not about having the right answers. It is about asking the right questions, especially when no one is watching. If you are a not Black and committed to anti-racism, accountability is one of the most important parts of the journey. It keeps your allyship honest. It

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When Good Intentions Cause Harm

Understanding Performative Allyship In the wake of social movements like Black Lives Matter, the language of allyship has entered mainstream conversation. Brands issue solidarity statements. Influencers post black squares. Individuals rush to share anti-racism books or repost viral infographics. These gestures are often well-intentioned. But when disconnected from accountability or

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Who’s Missing from Your Timeline?

Take a moment and scroll through your social media feed. Think about the podcasts you subscribe to, the films you watch, the books on your shelves, and the newsletters in your inbox. Now ask yourself one simple but revealing question: Who’s missing? Our timelines, both online and offline, are

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I’m Not Racist, So What More Can I Do?

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you already care. You believe in equality. You’re against racism. You might have spoken out in conversations, shared a few resources, or taken a stand when it felt important. But then comes the question that many well-meaning non-Black allies

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What It Means to Be an Ally

Through the Lens of Our Work The word “ally” is everywhere. It appears in statements, hashtags, captions, and campaigns. But what does it really mean to be an ally? What does it look like in practice? And how do we know when we’re doing it well? At theBLKGZE, we