May 18, 2009 02:15
I've been trying to write something for this thing, but the few ideas I have keep going to the all about me place and the whole point of this is that it isn't about me.
Really the only thing about me that I feel is appropriate to share is Ruth's Three Rules of Being an Ally.
3. Do your best to recognize your own privilege and how it's molded your way of thinking.
2. When you see people behaving in a racist manner, call them on it.
1. When it's really not about you, sit down and shut up.
0. (a Bonus personal rule that pretty much applies to me only) Cuddle Nancy. A lot.