The Major Problem of Microaggressions: Follow-Up

Thank you for your active engagement in Ambit’s The Major Problem of Microaggressions: Active Allyship in Challenging Moments training.

Hopefully, the links, videos, and articles below will be helpful as you reflect on and apply the learnings that we explored throughout the session.

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What is intersectionality?

Don’t call people out — call them in

Loretta J. Ross
Video (14 minutes)

How to let go of being a “good” person — and become a better person

Dolly Chugh
Video (14 minutes)

Deconstructing white privilege

Dr. Robin DiAngelo
Video (20 minutes)

Other reading and resources

Summary of “Racial Microaggressions in Everyday Life “ – Dr. Derald Wing Sue et. al., Article (PDF)
Describes types of microaggressions with some examples. Many of these examples of racial microaggressions are applicable to other forms of oppression as well.
8 Steps Toward Building Indispensability (Instead of Disposability) Culture – Kai Cheng Tom, Article
Responding to Microaggressions in the Classroom: Taking ACTION – Tasha Souza, Article
The “Problem” Woman of Colour – Kira Page, Image/Resource
Shows the common path of marginalized people (specifically, women/femme people of colour) into and out of organizations
The Anatomy of an Apology – Rania El Mugammar, Image (PDF)