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16 Words and Definitions to Kickstart Your Anti-Racism Journey

16 Words and Definitions to Kickstart Your Anti-Racism Journey
RenΓ©e CherzΒ | November 11, 2019

β€œIn a racist society, it’s not enough to be non-racist β€” you have to be anti-racist.” β€” Angela Davis


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1. White Privilege

White privilege refers to the unmerited set of advantages, entitlement, benefits, and choices given to people simply because they are white.

2. White Supremacy

White supremacy is an institutionally perpetuated system of exploitation and oppression of continents, nations, and people of color by white people and European countries for the sole purpose of maintaining and defending systems of wealth, power, and privilege.

4. White Fragility

Coined by Robin DiAngelo, a (white) sociologist, defines white fragility as a state in which even a minimum amount of racial stress becomes intolerable, triggering a range of defensive moves. …