5 Ways to Be Antiracist Because Being 'Not Racist' Is Not Enough With nationwide protests against police <br />brutality taking place, many people are looking <br />for ways to fight for an antiracist future. Here are five steps to take to establish antiracism <br />in your life based on Ibram X. Kendi's book, <br />'How to Be an Antiracist.' Stop saying, “I’m not racist” <br />By labeling yourself "not racist," you eliminate <br />any chance of realizing how your own ideas,<br />thoughts or actions could in fact be racist. Identify racial inequities and disparities <br />Learn more about inequities that give <br />advantages to white people or any racial <br />group over people of color. Confront racist ideas you’ve held and still hold <br />Reflect on whether you hold racist ideas and <br />refer to organizations and activists who have <br />outlined antiracist positions. Ensure your antiracism is intersectional <br />Race deals with multiple aspects, including gender, sexuality and ethnicity, so it is crucial to remember intersectionality while being antiracist. Promote antiracist ideas and policies <br />Consider supporting or donating to <br />organizations that fight racist policies.
