The following are excerpts of a discussion about the idea of white affinity groups in antiracism work. Bran is Black, Heather is white. Heather: Today you made a great comment about white people who talk about not wanting to hurt Black people that made me think about my motivations for “trying to cause less harm.” …
Several days ago, I was interviewing a local Maine lawmaker for an upcoming episode of my returning podcast, and we were discussing things he had seen in the Maine legislature—some of which, frankly, sounded racist. This particular lawmaker is a friend of mine, and as a white man, I would say that he is committed …
I’m so mad. My anger has overflowed. Learning this week that women in the ICE detention centers have been given unauthorized and unwarranted hysterectomies has us overcome with anger, guilt, grief. Women. Having their wombs taken away. Having the ability to continue their families, culture, traditions, heritage. Mothers. Taking away a woman’s right. Taking away …