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I have been slow to post about George Floyd and Amy Cooper for reasons that are ultimately cop-outs: I didn't think it would make a difference. I felt powerless to influence any kind of change. The problem felt too big.

(2/7) But none of these things are true. They are not true for ANY white person, certainly not someone with a big Twitter following.

(3/7) What IS true is that turning privilege into impact takes work: steady, sustained, slow work that often doesn't produce visible or satisfying results. Work that includes regularly making mistakes, humbly accepting feedback that can be painful, and trying again.

(4/7) It's learning the difference between "not racist" and antiracist, between being an ally and an accomplice, then taking specific actions toward becoming the latter.

(5/7) So many who follow me here are white teachers; I'm speaking directly to you. If you have also felt powerless to change things, I'm challenging you to stop letting yourself off the hook. You have more power than you realize. There are so many ways you can help.

(6/7) This website, https://www.whiteaccomplices.org/ , offers a comprehensive list of specific actions you can take to support racial justice. (I believe credit goes to @JonathanOsler -- please correct me if I am wrong.) Using this resource as a guide, commit to doing something every day.

(7/7) Form accountability groups with other committed friends and colleagues so you can support each other in your efforts. Use these groups to learn together, share resources, push each other to go one step further.

Do something.

Do something.