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Checklist of Characteristics of Active Anti-Racist Ally Behavior*
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| Names issue as racism |
| Recognizes and makes unearned privilege visible |
| Dismantles internalized dominance and the belief in the racial superiority of self as a white person |
| Challenges other whites |
| Interrupts collusion with other whites who seek to maintain their power and privilege |
| Breaks silence and speaks up |
| Seeks and validates critical feedback from People of Color |
| Facilitates the empowerment of People of Color |
| Consistently challenges prevailing patterns |
| Takes personal responsibility |
| Acts intentionally and overtly |
| Is consistently conscious |
| Behaves as a change agent |
| Promotes and models change for other whites |
*Author: Phyllis Labanowski, MA
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