A group of concepts (such as the idea that race is a sociological rather than biological designation, and that racism pervades society and is fostered and perpetuated by the legal system) used for examining the relationship between race and the laws and legal institutions of a country and especially the United States.
The disbelieving defensiveness that white people exhibit when their ideas about race and racism are challenged—and particularly when they feel implicated in white supremacy.
Aims to ensure that everyone gets the same things in order to enjoy full, healthy lives. Promotes fairness and justice, but it can only work if everyone starts from the same place and needs the same things.
A conversational tactic that dismisses the ideas being communicated when they are perceived to be delivered in an angry, frustrated, sad, fearful, or otherwise emotionally charged manner.
A subtle, often unintentional, form of prejudice. Rather than an overt declaration of racism or sexism, a this often takes the shape of an offhanded comment, an inadvertently painful joke, or a pointed insult.
The beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time
Valuing the psychological, physical, and social differences that occur among any and all individuals.
Fostering a sense of belonging by centering, valuing, and amplifying the voices, perspectives, and styles of those who experience more barriers based on their identities.
One that is associated with another as a helper: a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort, activity, or struggle.
Recognizing that longstanding advantages and barriers exist which need to be eliminated in order to ensure that resources are allocated in a way that everyone has access to the same opportunities.