Creative Equity Toolkit

Guide to Allyship

Online open source guide to allyship covering the concept of allyship, dos and don'ts, and how to handle mistakes.

'In the summer of 2016, someone I considered an ally stood by and watched as I, a Black person, was berated by a racist. To make matters worse, I had a conversation with this person earlier in the day about the power allies can wield in situations of discrimination. But when the time came for them to take action, they were more interested in protecting their comfort.'

Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth

An introductory educational resource covering leading practices in how to support transgender and nonbinary people. Includes a helpful guide to what to do if you've made a mistake:
1. Listen - Stay in your discomfort and be willing to listen
2. Be Accountable - Remember, intention is not impact. The best apology is one that doesn’t make excuses or invalidate the other person’s feelings.
3. Commit to Do Better - Treat it as a learning experience.