04/06/2021
the work of destroying anti-blackness & white supremacy is lifelong and multifaceted. doing “the work” must be a permanent orientation, & happens in three distinct ways, for all of us: alone, in affinity, and across difference. this model, known as "the three a's" was originated by the san francisco coalition of essential small schools, an organization focused on educational equity.
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alone! the work must happen through our own personal journey work, from the moment we're called on the path until forever. this is through spiritual transformation, reading, podcasts, grieving, prayer, revelation, and observation. this is ongoing, & permanent. we must hold one another accountable in our ongoing commitment & relearning. accountabilibuddy check ins!
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in affinity! in affinity spaces (where folks share a common race/ethnicity), we’re able to grieve, learn, connect, heal, scheme, & dig into the unique responsibilities we have in movements for liberation. these can be especially powerful in calling in fellow white folks into the work to build positive antiracist community, & are spaces for each of us to work on the respective things that are ours to undo: antiblackness, settler colonialism, colorism, alignment with whiteness, and more. for white folks, you can join me in accomplice academy, you can join ’s amazing work, or check out the run by .
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across difference! multiracial healing spaces & coalitions must be built in order to destroy systems of terror. we have to dig into the work together in structured environments that are actively *decentering* whiteness, & rebuilding healed futures. spaces that function across difference can be especially hard because most of us white folks don’t have authentic, continual relationships with folks of color, cause this country runs on segregation, anti-blackness, native erasure, & so many divisive layers. we also have to be open to bipoc folks wanting no relationship with us, which is a necessary, hard pill to swallow! this can also look like being part of bipoc led organizations and movements, & being invited to be present accomplices.
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where are you on your path?