My mom got Social Security orphan benefits for my sister because Sis was under 18 when our dad died (and my mom was unable to work for health reasons, though she never went on disability). I remember the pressure I put on myself as my sister’s graduation date neared - I knew that once she was out of school, the…

Yeah, my sister and I had a blast going through the American Girls catalogs. But oddly enough, we didn’t feel deprived because we knew it wasn’t an option at all. We just accepted the fact that the dolls and accessories were too expensive to actually own, but a person could enjoy the catalogs, and go to the library…

YES.

Well you do have to admit, that as white women, we probably have more white family and close friends than she does. It’s just the way this society works - where we live due to historic redlining, how we socialize, etc. So you probably do have more ability to influence the white people who voted for Trump than she…

As a white lady, here is what I am trying to do. First, read and listen and learn more about racism. I started reading publications run by people of color, and joined organizations fighting racism so I would get news alerts and know what was going on. Like you, I’m super busy and it’s hard to keep up with everything…

As a white lady, here is what I am trying to do. First, read and listen and learn more about racism. Second, use what I’m learning to keep my eyes open and jump in when I can see my white privilege might be used as a shield or if I can relieve a burden in some way.

I live in Prince George’s County, and we did have a boy who died from an infected tooth a while ago. It was heartbreaking, he had a toothache and the family couldn’t afford to get him to a dentist. So different groups in MD have been trying to provide free dental care to poor kids since then. My sister’s dentist…

As a white person who grew up in the country, let’s put it on me, not you. I am the one who has childhood friends who I might be able to influence. You put up with enough crap already, I should be the one who has to educate myself about racism so I can then do the hard work of attempting to reach other white folks in…

Exactly. I’m white but nodded to all of them. For number 4, I just automatically changed it in my mind to “elevate black people where I can, shop at businesses owned by people of color, make black folks around me feel appreciated.”

As a white person who’s lived and worked in majority-minority areas for most of my adult life, I’d say you’re overthinking it. No need to bring up politics awkwardly when you don’t know them yet. Would you bring up politics right away with a white neighbor? Honestly, it just makes it seem like you’re eager to be…

Thanks for framing it that way, that’s helpful!!

“...who see themselves as the exclusive arbiters of Americanism. “

That headline made me smirk and think of Black-ish

Oh, oh, I want a Citizen shirt!!!

I do t-shirts but I’m busty so those “unisex” crewnecks did not work for me. I was amazed that no one on Hillary’s campaign made the effort to find women’s shirts that went up to plus sizes.

This is what I face regularly with my boss. She’s a bad ass feminist who was one of the first women in one of our city’s trade unions. Although we are in a male-dominated industry, she regularly takes initiative and makes decisions that put women into power. Yet she is blind to the fact that for some reason we have…

hahahahahaha oh dear that made me laugh so hard. I do appreciate Pantsuit Nation posts but my goodness being on there has opened my eyes.

I think Prince George’s Plaza is a good place to send them. They’ll get caught up in the crowds of liberal women from University Park, Hyattsville, etc. who are all heading into town for the march.

Wait now, we don’t want them in Brentwood either! Send them off to Crystal City or something.

Wow never noticed how jiggly those gals are before now.