This month, consider with me what it means to be a co-conspirator and practice solidarity in our anti-racism journey. Alicia Garze, activist and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movements describes co-conspirators as “people who are actively fighting against the system of white supremacy and in particular the benefits they receive from it.” Alicia explains more about this description in this podcast. Nicole Cardoza and Mallory Cheng (Anti-Racism Daily (ARD): The Work Podcast) speak with Tiffany Tso and Jaimee A. Swift in depth about what it means to practice solidarity in this podcast on Apple or Spotify. 

I continue to consider how I might thoughtfully engage in the abundance of resources available and then take action based on what I learn and increase my practice of solidarity and co-conspiracy.

If you are not sure where to start, I encourage you to listen to both podcasts mentioned and explore the resources below to get you started in your progression of learning and doing. *NOTE: These resources were gathered for your reference and ease of finding relevant material and may not completely reflect the views of Organizational Learning or the University of Michigan.

• Opportunities for White People in the Fight for Racial Justice: Moving from Actor → Ally → Accomplice
• Reading Is Only a Step on the Path to Anti-Racism
• Anti-Racist Resources for Academia
• Dismantling Anti-Blackness Together
• Teaching While White: Being A Co-Conspirator
• Harvard White Ally Toolkit Workbook
• Beyond Solidarity: How White People Can Become Anti-Racist

What is one action step you will take in light of what you have learned recently? 

Published: October 2021
Author: Angie Stewart
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Lead and Facilitator Engagement Program Manager
Organizational Learning