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begin mending our broken country.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*tAuRkMydFck5qpgQ6Udt-Q.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="04e2">and</p><div id="785b" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/did-they-forget-to-invite-me-5432632ffdfb"> <div> <div> <h2>Did They Forget To Invite Me?</h2> <div><h3>When White folks gather and don’t invite their Black neighbors.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*AB7uDsl9nnVe6ASrzH499g.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="961a">I know there is a lot to take in, but if you’re a white person reading this, and still in doubt about the existence of racism, bear with me, there’s more…</p><p id="dfe2">First, there’s <i>“Systemic Racism, Explained by Newton’s First Law of Motion” by </i>Writer <a href="https://timjwise.medium.com/"><i>Tim Wise</i></a><i>, which </i>exemplifies the impact racism has in all areas of life — from housing, criminal justice, and even employment opportunities.</p><div id="3017" class="link-block"> <a href="https://timjwise.medium.com/systemic-racism-explained-by-newtons-first-law-of-motion-ebca8f583d67"> <div> <div> <h2>Systemic Racism, Explained by Newton’s First Law of Motion</h2> <div><h3>Those who deny the problem might as well deny inertia</h3></div> <div><p>timjwise.medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*3I4Z8UExcVeCax4iWWjhVw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="f699">Closely followed by “<i>Doing Right by Black People — and Not Just When It’s Convenient” by w</i>riter<i> <a href="https://sherrykappel.medium.com/">Sherry Kappel</a>, which </i>hits you where it hurts.</p><div id="df3e" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/doing-right-by-black-people-and-not-just-when-its-convenient-894400a9cae0"> <div> <div> <h2>Doing Right by Black People—and Not Just When It’s Convenient</h2> <div><h3>A primer for white people</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*1tC42A1idQ_gLuk53zi4mA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h2 id="a67d">Do you see how huge this is?</h2><h2 id="dc63">Trying to select 10 Medium Writers whose work actively opposes white supremacy is no simple task.</h2><p id="c523">So, the remaining four writers selected just skims the surface.</p><p id="7eb5">Take, for example, writer <a href="https://woodsj294.medium.com/">James Woods</a> article <i>“It’s Hard To Trust Gay White Men.”</i></p><div id="2453" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/its-hard-to-trust-gay-white-men-8be18225e212"> <div> <div> <h2>It’s Hard To Trust Gay White Men</h2> <div><h3>Gay white men have a tendency to latch onto their homosexuality when they are asked to be held accountable for their…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*CReHsfQEVbqu8-rX)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><blockquote id="28de"><p><a href="undefined">James Woods'</a> work draws attention to the role racism plays out within the LGBTQ community — and it ain't nice.</p></blockquote><p id="7771">And, circling back to <a href="undefined">Allison Gaines</a>, her story <i>“How Self-Care Became a Point of Privilege Countering Activism” </i>demonstrates how even taking a “spa day” as part of the “self-care culture” advocated as essential for wellbeing, is fraught with difficulties and subtle nuances for black women.</p><div id="bb53" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/how-self-care-became-a-point-of-privilege-countering-activism-fe7acde45c3a"> <div> <div> <h2>How Self-Care Became a Point of Privilege Countering Activism</h2> <div><h3>Assessing a balanced life in an unbalanced society</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*BFucsw0RgVO6VFwBId-9dg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="c0e2">Whatever side of the fence you’re on — I’m sure you’re with me on this one — racism runs deeps.</p><p id="d286">Read, for instance, the writer <a href="http://LaToya Baldwin Clark">LaToya Baldwin Clark, JD, PhD </a>.</p><p id="a71e"><a href="undefined">LaToya Baldwin Clark, JD, PhD</a> articles “<i>When ‘Good’ Schools Equal ‘White’ Schools, Black Families Have a Real Problem.</i>”</p><div id="53b1" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/when-good-schools-equal-white-schools-black-families-have-a-real-problem-86ed6852dc39"> <div> <div> <h2>When “Good” Schools Equal “White” Schools, Black Families Have a Real Problem</h2> <div><h3>“Proximity to Whiteness is often both 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Editor’s Picks: Top 10 Writers Opposing White Supremacy

Writers Using Their Words For Justice, Equity, and Unity

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First, I credit the phrase “opposing white supremacy” in my title to Allison Gaines whose work I admire and have been quietly following for a while.

Her stellar article, “Embrace Black Culture: Opposing White Supremacy through Art — Jean-Michel Basquiat” sets the stage for the following 9 writers whose work highlights the challenges we face in the fight for equality, justice and unity.

“Embrace Black Culture” charters the journey of art, music and literature, as modes of activism and justice through the ages.

It’s a solid read; and Allison Gaines analysis provides a unique insight into the insidious way racism weaves its claws through society.

Next, check out this article by YawoBrown “The Subtle Linguistics of Polite White Supremacy” for a comprehensive analysis of the terms “white supremacy” and “racism.”

I appreciate this body of work as it also burrows into the role of language, as a tool for sustaining the status quo.

Heads up — “The Subtle Linguistics of Polite White Supremacy” is not for the faint of heart, fragile white reader.

Sharon Hurley Hall is another top writer giving a voice and space to the journey in dismantling racism.

I’m no stranger to Sharon Hurley Hall’s work.

In fact, many moons ago, while I was looking for courage to start publically writing, I came across Sharon’s blog — back then, Sharon was one of the first black bloggers I came across! Imagine that!

As a professional writer, Sharon Hurley Hall work spans diverse genres; grab your favourite beverage, settle into your chair and delve into her Medium articles.

You’ll discover gems such as “Race and the Freelance Writer” which details her experience of racism in being a black writer and working in the freelance space (yep, this stuff happens for real.)

and ’Tis the Season to Fight Racism — which covers classic examples of the multitude of micro-aggressions black and marginalised people face in daily life.

Likewise, Writer Marley K. will make you stop and reflect at the way racism destroys the lives of innocent people.

Just look at what Marley K. writes about in “Yes My Dear, All White People Are Racist”

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I know there is a lot to take in, but if you’re a white person reading this, and still in doubt about the existence of racism, bear with me, there’s more…

First, there’s “Systemic Racism, Explained by Newton’s First Law of Motion” by Writer Tim Wise, which exemplifies the impact racism has in all areas of life — from housing, criminal justice, and even employment opportunities.

Closely followed by “Doing Right by Black People — and Not Just When It’s Convenient” by writer Sherry Kappel, which hits you where it hurts.

Do you see how huge this is?

Trying to select 10 Medium Writers whose work actively opposes white supremacy is no simple task.

So, the remaining four writers selected just skims the surface.

Take, for example, writer James Woods article “It’s Hard To Trust Gay White Men.”

James Woods' work draws attention to the role racism plays out within the LGBTQ community — and it ain't nice.

And, circling back to Allison Gaines, her story “How Self-Care Became a Point of Privilege Countering Activism” demonstrates how even taking a “spa day” as part of the “self-care culture” advocated as essential for wellbeing, is fraught with difficulties and subtle nuances for black women.

Whatever side of the fence you’re on — I’m sure you’re with me on this one — racism runs deeps.

Read, for instance, the writer LaToya Baldwin Clark, JD, PhD .

LaToya Baldwin Clark, JD, PhD articles “When ‘Good’ Schools Equal ‘White’ Schools, Black Families Have a Real Problem.”

and “Fences Is Not The Problem: Black Elitism Is”

followed by Auto-Racism Begins at Home by writer @Yvette

A common theme through the above three articles is the negative consequences white supremacy has on the psyche of black people, aka internalised racism.

It’s a sinister phenomenon within all marginalised communities, and as you can see, has an adverse effect on our self -confidence, self love and self-esteem.

Imagine how writer Rebecca Stevens A. must have felt when wrongly accused of stealing someone’s mobile.

Rebecca Stevens A. shares her experiences in the article “When You Are White, You Are Innocent Until Proven Guilty, But Not When You’re Black.”

and how many little girls and women who have to learn to love their hair and honour their bodies…

Seriously, gentle reader, I’ve only just lifted the veil and could go on and on and share more writers and articles detailing the work being done here on Medium by writers -such as Bayo Awesu, Genius Turner, Johnny Silvercloud, Jeanette C. Espinoza, Ijeoma Oluo …

If fact, to help me out, I invite you to drop the name of your favourite justice writers and I’ll include their work in a follow-up Editor’s Pick on Writers opposing white supremacy. Thank you.

Finally, if you wish to share your thoughts and experiences about racism, contribute your story to Illumination, you’re always welcome.

Click below to find out more and submit your story to Illumination Publications.

Click here and find out more.

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