Dismantling White Supremacy: The Importance of History and the Role of Neighbors

Published Online, Rename St*pleton for All

White people can’t change the story of our collective past, but we can influence the ending. For us to take responsibility for dismantling white supremacy, we must

  • Know white history—both collective and personal-- so we understand and are not surprised to learn of its impact on communities of color.

  • Explore white privilege-- how we benefit directly or indirectly.

  • Own that shameful history. It belongs to us even though we wish we did not

  • Disown white supremacy completely. Try to undo the damage it has caused.

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