Ultimately, being an ally can start out as being a supportive friend; but standing up to racism, listening to and amplifying the voices of CALD people, learning more about history and culture, and advocating publicly are all steps towards a more equal society. It's not always easy to find the right place to start. Our 'What's on your mind? This can help if: someone you know is experiencing racism you want practical tips on how you can stand up to racism or support someone experiencing racism you want to know your options on helping someone cope with racism.
Stand up against discrimination The first thing that might spring to mind when you think about being an ally to people from different cultural backgrounds, otherwise known as culturally and linguistically diverse CALD people, is the big, bold move of standing up to someone who is being racist. Ask them why they have a particular point of view. Offer them an alternative perspective on the issue. Show empathy for the person experiencing racism. This might help the person who is being racist to see that the person they are targeting is no different from anyone else.
If necessary, consider making notes on, or recording, the incident and reporting it to the police. Ask how you can help Often, the best way to know how you can help a friend is to ask them. Toggle navigation Welcome to the United Nations. Let's all have zero tolerance for racism and discrimination! Wherever we see racism, we must condemn it without reservation, without hesitation, without qualification. Why fight racism?
How can we do it? Who is vulnerable? Sustainable Development Goals. What do you know? Racial discrimination can happen on the basis of Think about how you would like it to stop — what are you going to do, and who is going to help you? Answering back or getting into fights will only make things worse. Instead, try to get help and talk to someone about it.
Be aware. Try not to walk about on your own where you know other people who taunt you will be. It will be hard, but try not to let it bother you. Stay confident, keep talking about it and telling people who can help you. Just as you have the right to expect not to be bullied because of your race or colour, so it is your responsibility never to treat anyone else badly because of their race or colour.
Try to help anyone who is being treated unfairly or bullied. Walter Scott. Philando Castile. Eric Garner. These names serve as a reminder of how much work we still have to do as a society to fight against racism. Racism can be insidious as actions demonstrated by the recent viral video of Amy Cooper, a White woman, who weaponized racism against a Black man, Christian Cooper not related , who was bird watching in the park.
This confrontation apparently began when Christian simply asked Amy to follow park rules and put a leash on her dog. She then proceeded to call the police and claimed he was threatening herself and her dog. Rather than feeling hopeless that racism is still ever-present, I hope you are inspired to take action.
White people can and must do better. This leads to an important question: What can White people do to fight racism? I am by no means an expert on this subject, and I also recognize the answer to this question is subjective.
It has been a path that has, at times, led to more questions than answers. However, as White people living in the United States, we all benefit from a certain level of privilege. Examples of this privilege include:. Rather, we have an advantage throughout our lives because we are White. I especially appreciate the following quote from this Teaching Tolerance article that explores the term and its true meaning:.
It is important to become aware of the fact that inequality is deeply entrenched throughout our systems, and these systems operate to our advantage. To change these systems, we must consciously choose to take action. It was an uncomfortable moment. Up until that point, I would have vehemently denied that I was in any way racist.
However, the teacher was correct.
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