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What does it mean to be an active-ally? Trans and social justice activist, Kyle Sawyer from Building Allies shares his insights and experiences on how to maintain behavior that creates change.

Show Highlights

Stephanie shares why she believes everyone should care about trans communities.

Kyle teaches Stephanie about language that may seem alright to use but is offensive and uncomfortable when it excludes people. (Hint: Pay close attention to first part of the show and use of the word “biological”)

Kyle elaborates on what you can do when you witness injustice and how to take action.

Kyle and Stephanie talk about the use of they/them/their pronouns.

Resources Mentioned

Kyle’s organization – Building Allies

Three Phases of Active Allyship

Resources Mentioned

The Body is Not an Apology 

Ally-etiquette from The Body Is Not An Apology

Janet Mock

Books by Sonya Renee Taylor

Brief blog about systemic racism

THEM

Backstory Behind Stephanie and Guest

I was introduced to Kyle via the Relational Center community. What connects me to people is their passion and when I get a sense of the size of their heart. Without a doubt, Kyle cares deeply and I appreciate that. When someone is an activist, they are fighting for something at all times which can come across as confrontational. Kyle reminded me in this interview that confrontation is always an opportunity for growth. – Stephanie Michele

Social Challenge of the Week

The Social Challenge for the Week: Be a Social Justice (privilege) Detective

Notice the experience you are having with people in public. Look around, Listen — Is everyone having the same experience? How are people being treated differently? Why are they being treated differently?

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