Understand your own bias and privilege

Whiteness and the normalization of white racial identity in the U.S. has created a culture where non-white people are seen as inferior or abnormal. And when people of color are oppressed over time, they often believe the myths and misinformation about their own identity group.

To recognize white privilege, we must work to understand what it means.

To create an equal society, we must commit to being anti-racist in all aspects of our lives. Learn about the types of racism, what anti-racism looks like for different people, and more.

Racial microaggressions may seem more mild than explicit racism, but their effects can be damaging. Being aware of our assumptions and microaggressions is the first step in eliminating these behaviors.

Diversity advocate Vernā Myers looks at some of the subconscious attitudes we hold toward Black people and asks us to acknowledge our bias.

How do we respond when we witness people speaking in ways that put others down? Learn how to respond in these situations and challenge your own biases.