Day 18: Allies & Accomplices

No matter who you are, you can be an ally or accomplice to someone with a different life experience. Allies are folks who stand with someone who is confronting an obstacle – accomplices help people tear down the obstacles. As allies/accomplices, it’s important to take the lead from the person or group we are trying to assist, and to be ready to step in when they need us. 

Much of the work in this area is centered on advice to White people, though it is relevant to anyone finding themselves in a majority position whether it be race, gender identity, physical or intellectual ability, etc.  

CHALLENGES

OPTION 1: How to be an Ally. Watch this video: 5 Tips For Being An Ally (3mins31s) 

OPTION 2: Privileged in the NBA.  Read Kyle Korver from the Milwaukee Buck’s article titled Privileged

OTHER RESOURCES

  • Do you know the difference between Latinx and Hispanic? The words “Hispanic,” “Latino”, and “Spanish” all have different meanings - watch Kat Lazo’s video to clear it up (4mins29s).

  • Then watch Ken Tanaka’s video on one of the most common questions Asian Americans are asked: “What Kind of Asian Are You?” (2mins19s)

  • Watch this NY Times video A Conversation with Asian-Americans on Race (7min19s)