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fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago

THE BLACK BYLINE: Your Guide to "Portland Nice"-And How to Avoid It

The initial offense could have maintained a shield of plausible deniability- dismissed as an unfortunate use of a common phrase between people when having a misunderstanding. Instead the Duolingo-style apology, in which Nolan noted that they "disrespected [his] heritage," read as cringeworthy; becoming a case study in a common affliction that befalls my hometown-called "Portland Nice™."
Portland
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

The Limits of Solidarity

Performative allyship and one-day strikes are insufficient; meaningful solidarity requires sustained accountability, education, and protection for vulnerable immigrant street vendors.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

After the Strike, Will Art Galleries Be Allies?

If deleting the social media post tomorrow would change nothing about how artists are paid or how resources are allocated, the gallery's allyship is disposable.
NYC LGBT
fromTime Out New York
8 months ago

Let Me Tell You: Rainbow-colored drinks are not enough to show your support for Pride this year

Corporate Pride allyship is often performative and superficial amidst rising anti-LGBTQIA+ sentiments.
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