So You Want to Talk About Race

Name three different strategies Oluo suggests for white people who want to be authentic allies in the fight against racism and social injustice.

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One piece of advice Oluo suggests involves being aware of how one’s own empathy can only take us so far when we do not share the same experiences of the person or group we are considering in that moment. Another strategy she suggests is resisting the urge to distract or deflect from the real issues surrounding racism. A third piece of advice listed is to remember that people of color should not be expected to respond to support with “gratitude or friendship” (159)