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Katie Songer

Racism

My Takeaway From This Election: We Must Turn Toward Each Other

November 6, 2020

The “other side” isn’t going away.

Why I’m Listening to My Cousin Who Thinks Racism Has Ended

October 28, 2020

Respectful conversations are key to progress.

What I Learned from Talking to a Conservative About Privilege

October 21, 2020

Privilege is a responsibility, but not a cause for shame.

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Why I’m Cautious About the Term “White Fragility”

October 13, 2020

It’s useful, but it often gets misused.

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Fear Of Offending Someone: The Worries Of A Quiet, Sensitive White Ally

October 2, 2020

The loudest voices sound confident, but they’re not always right.

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The Case for Tending to White People’s Wounds

September 25, 2020

To heal racism, we need to honor white people’s feelings too.

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Riots Are Bad For Racial Justice… But How We Talk About Them Matters.

August 27, 2020

White people must be thoughtful when we talk about this.

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A Few Thoughts On Perfectionism and White Allyship

August 11, 2020

Can we be gentler to each other as we strive for justice?

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There Is Often, But Not Always, Virtue In Seeking Common Ground

January 6, 2020

A response to Tayari Jones.

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