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Racism
Racism in society can affect every aspect of life for marginalized individuals or groups—but it is an injustice for all of us. Learn about anti-racism and how we can all contribute to ending racial inequality.
What Is Prejudice?
Fact checked by Adah Chung
The Importance of Representation in Books
By Krystal Jagoo
What is Latinx?
Fact checked by Adah Chung
Mental Health Effects of Racism on Indigenous Communities
By Kendra Cherry
Mental Health Challenges Experienced by Undocumented Immigrants
Fact checked by Adah Chung
7 Strategies to Help You on Your Anti-Racism Journey
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
The Psychology Behind Hate Crimes
By Sherri Gordon
What Is Othering?
By Kendra Cherry
What Are Indigenous Populations?
Fact checked by Adah Chung
Mental Health Resources for U.S. Immigrants
By Krystal Jagoo
The Psychology Behind Police Brutality
By Arlin Cuncic
What Is Colorism?
Fact checked by Adah Chung
Systemic Racism Takes a Toll on BIPOC Mental Health
By Nadra Nittle
Gaslighting: How It Affects Marginalized Folx
By Krystal Jagoo
How to Navigate Your Own Privilege
By Krystal Jagoo
Things to Consider Before You Call the Police on Someone
Fact checked by Cara Lustik
Why Protests Turn Into Riots
Fact checked by Andrea Rice
What Is White Guilt?
By Krystal Jagoo
The Difference Between Race and Ethnicity
By Amy Morin, LCSW
The Psychology of Racism
By Arlin Cuncic
How to Stay Safe During a Protest
By Sherri Gordon
What Is White Fragility?
By Laura Harold
Dismantling White Supremacy in Your Everyday Life
By Krystal Jagoo
What Is White Privilege?
By Arlin Cuncic
How to Talk to Black Friends and Family About Racism
By Sherri Gordon
Effects of White Supremacy and Xenophobia on Asian Communities
By Krystal Jagoo
How to Become an Ally to the Black Community
Fact checked by Cara Lustik
What Is Anti-Racism?
By Kendra Cherry
Implicit Bias: Causes, Effects, and Prevention
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
What Are Microaggressions?
By Arlin Cuncic
What Is White Supremacy?
By Krystal Jagoo
What Is a Hate Crime?
By Amy Morin, LCSW
The Mental Health Effects of Being in Prison
By Amy Morin, LCSW
What Is Cultural Appropriation?
By Arlin Cuncic