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As more people become truly aware of the severity of race-related violence, structural racism, and victim silencing that still occurs in the United States, many people want to become part of movements that create change. I commend these individuals.

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It is soul-destroying. 

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However, with this groundswell of interest in allyship, there is some advice I would like to offer white people who are now entering this chat room. 

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To put it simply, being “woke” means support and help.

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In this time of polarization, where a chasm has begun to form that seems to get wider each and every day, I feel almost burdened by this propensity and desire for understanding.

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We learn from you. All of this is because of you.

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The world can feel overwhelming. Dark. Scary. Like everything is working against us, not with us. But for as much pain and suffering as there is in the world, there’s love and light. Hope.

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It’s as if people have taken the #MeToo movement and twisted it backwards and sideways and so many directions that it’s stopping them from focusing on what it really is: a movement against sexual harassment and assault.