How to fix racial discrimination?
1) Learn to recognize and understand your own privilege. One of the first steps to eliminating racial discrimination is learning to recognize and understand your own privilege. 2) Examine your own biases and consider where they may have originated. What messages did you receive as a kid about people who are different from you? 3) Validate the experiences and feelings of people of color. Another way to address bias and recognize privilege is to support the experiences of other people and engage in tough 4) Challenge the “colorblind” ideology. It is a pervasive myth that we live in a “post-racial” society where people “don’t see color.” Perpetuating a “colorblind” ideology actually contributes to racism. 5) Call out racist “jokes” or statements. Let people know that racist comments are not okay. 6) Find out how your company or school works to expand opportunities for people of color. 7) Be thoughtful with your finances. Take a stand with your wallet. Know the practices of companies that you invest in and the charities that you donate to. 8) Adopt an intersectional approach in all aspects of your life. Remember that all forms of oppression are connected.
How can people prevent racism?
Make friends with people from different races. Working with, going to school with, and having close relationships with people from different races helps reduce racism. These one-on-one relationships can help correct any misinformation and stereotypes you have about different groups of people.
How do you fight against racism?
Get involved. Take a stand against racism in your community. Join a group advocating for the rights of racial or other minorities and volunteer to help, including through online volunteering.
Who is at risk of racial discrimination?
While individuals of all racial-ethnic minority groups (i.e. Latinx, Indegeounous peoples, etc.) are at risk of experiencing racial discrimination and racial trauma, Black Americans are especially at risk, as anti-Black racism is individual,systemic, and historical.