'If you want to be a better ally, confronting your privilege is absolutely necessary before getting involved in the fight to make Black people feel seen and heard.'
How can you be a better ally and support Black people in their fight against police brutality, systemic racism, and injustice? It’s a question that many are asking in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Tony McDade as protests continue over 40 cities nationwide. Here, three simple concepts to keep in mind when attempting to help the struggle.
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