AFRO FACTS BLOG
Educate. Communicate. Collaborate.
Learnings, teachings and tips & tricks for anyone wanting to know more about how purposeful actions can bring an end to discrimination and systemic racism. Empowering uncomfortable conversations with respect to Black History and diversity, equity, and inclusion through education, communication and collaboration.
Allyship - More Than Just Being a Friend
To be successful in our allyship journeys we need to make a conscious decision to engage in the listening, learning and advocating that it calls for. This is more than saying “I support you” and it is more than being a friend or having friends that are members of minority groups.
Oooouch! That Hurts - Microaggressions
All of these statements are examples of microaggressions. Comments or actions that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally express a prejudiced attitude towards members of marginalized groups.