"So, henceforth, I will no longer use the term “ally” to describe anyone. Instead, I’ll use the phrase “currently operating in solidarity with.” Or something. I mean, yeah, it’s clunky as hell. But it gets at something that the label of “ally” just doesn’t. And that’s this: actions count; labels don’t. “Currently operating in solidarity with” is undeniably an action. It describes what a person is doing in the moment. It does not give credit for past acts of solidarity without regard for current behavior. It does not assume future acts of solidarity. It speaks only to the actions of the present. Some other options showing support for… operating with intentionality around… using my privilege to help by… demonstrating my commitment to ending [insert oppressive system] by… showing up for [insert marginalized group] in the following ways…"
Posted on: Wed, 02 Oct 2013 04:31:16 +0000
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