Whiteness is more than power, privilege, + access. It dehumanizes all of us, including white ppl of European descent. I& #39;m on a lifelong journey to heal from the erasure, disconnection, + isolation of this harmful conditioning, + offer this for white peers: https://bit.ly/3c6RhFo ">https://bit.ly/3c6RhFo&q...

Thank you @PEAKgrantmaking @nonprofitdork @RolandsAcct @betsyreid for your leadership, feedback, + the opp to share this reflection w/ white readers in such an incredible compilation of Black voices in #philanthropy.

Here& #39;s to active antiracist practice + collective liberation.

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Sometimes there are concerns re: the word "ally."

It can be self-centering when white folks apply it to ourselves.

It can imply that the fight for racial justice is that of Black, Indigenous, + ppl of color (BIPOC) most impacted, + we& #39;re only here to play a supporting role.

As human beings socialized as white, our work to decolonize our minds + bodies is very much part of this fight.

I use "ally" bc of the original prompt + audience accessibility. There are other words like accomplice, comrade, etc. to describe a LT commitment to solidarity.

This is my (evolving) truth + I offer it as perspective for learning/unlearning re: whiteness. May we show up in more authentic, grounded ways + build more accountable, joyful relationships w/ both BIPOC + other white ppl in our lives. The personal + professional are inseparable.

We can& #39;t go this alone.

Deep appreciation + respect for sector leaders of color like @RJGrantmakers @a_kwabena @klrs98 @jdeancoffey @KHandAssociates @NonprofitAF @serviceinsomnia who share wisdom w/ us.

There& #39;s a resource list in the essay + I invite you into relationship https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤲🏻" title="Palms up together (light skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Palms up together (light skin tone)">

Gratitude for the mentors of color whose teachings + feedback informed this piece ( @richaelfaithful + Sandra Kim), those whose impt work I cite ( @MichaelEDyson @VillanuevaEdgar @ResmaaMenakem), + colleagues who supported me ( @Jina_S_Freiberg @jlockwoodshabat @intldogooder) https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🙏🏻" title="Folded hands (light skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Folded hands (light skin tone)">