Fighting Racism in America

Racism is, sadly, still a vibrant and violent force in America. It manifests in innumerable different ways -- police brutality, mass incarceration -- and the stakes are clearly high. Here's what you can do to help.

Daily

• Stand up for people who you see being targeted
• Accept different viewpoints and try to talk out any conflicts
• Connect with others to understand both sides and to educate both opinions.

Weekly

• Open up conversations within groups or clubs about race, privilege, and how different races can be allies for each other
• Don’t pretend race and racism do not exist
• Get in contact with government employees that represent one’s city, county, or state and talk to them about creating training programs for police that decrease racial bias
• Learn about racism in today’s society from a different perspective — that is, read a book, talk to someone new

Monthly

• Attend anti-racist seminars at the local SURJ (Stand Up for Racial Justice) organization to remain educated

Periodically

• Join a coalition to work for justice for local victims of police violence at SURJ
• Engage with discomfort — talk to someone with different views from your own to challenge your own biases