Reflection Prompts for Dismantling Racism

Dismantling racism is both an external and internal job. Keep in mind these are not completely separate and there will be overlap.

Here are some prompts to help you reflect on your own role as well as ways you might be called to tap into your power and help this movement. We are not free until we are all free.

Internal:

1. Some ways my thinking upholds racism and colorism are...

2. I act out these prejudices when I...

3. Some ways that I've benefited from, used, or co-opted Black culture are...

4. Ways that my family reinforced anti-Blackness and colorism are...

5. Some ways that I can continue to educate myself are...

External:

1. Some ways I can uplift Black voices are...

2. Some ways I can support Black-owned businesses are...

3. Some places I can donate to are...

4. Ways that I can appeal to my family and friends are...

5. Other ways I can support the Black community are...