• NielsBohron@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    I was lucky enough to see Ibram X. Kendi speak on anti-racism in higher education, and it was illuminating to realize that, as a white, cis-het man, I might not be able to work within the system to change the system without actively breaking laws.

    The example he used was actually affirmative action and EEO standards and how the best an ally can do in certain situations might be to put your thumb on the scale even when it’s technically illegal.

    Basically, if you want to be anti-racist, you’ve gotta be Chaotic Good since the system is literally rigged against people of color.