Download - 10 Ways to be a Good Ally
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DATE CLIENTJANUARY 10, 2014 #C21DENVER
BRUCE REYES-CHOW@BREYESCHOW // SLIDESHARE TWITTER INSTAGRAM
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My big idea.Ally // those who yearn to work with and for those who face injustice: gender sexuality, race, class, etc.
AllyOrAsshat
What makes #AGoodAlly
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#AGoodAlly uses the ally label sparingly; it is better to earn the title
from others than to claim it for yourself.
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#AGoodAlly doesn't make the struggle about
them or fetishize oppression in order to
feel part of the struggle.
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#AGoodAlly knows when and where their
voice needs to be heard -- or not heard.
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#AGoodAlly knows that one cannot fully know
and understand the struggles of the othered.
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#AGoodAlly does not see struggle as a game to win, but as a lifelong
commitment to solidarity and justice.
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#AGoodAlly doesn't take everything personally and understands the insidious nature of
institutional injustice.
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#AGoodAlly takes some things personally and
knows that being an ally does not purge a lifetime
of privilege.
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#AGoodAlly welcomes other allies and
understands the power of diverse strategies and
partners.
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#AGoodAlly avoids saviorism and
constantly reflects upon their role and place in
the larger struggle.
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#AGoodAlly expects no medals or accolades for doing that which should
be done all along.
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Now go and be #AGoodAlly
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Stay in touch@breyeschow
www.reyeschow.com
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