
What is an Ally?

An ally is a member of the dominant social group who takes a stand against social injustice directed at a target group(s) - for examples, white people who speak out against racism, or heterosexual individuals who speak out against heterosexism and homophobia.
An ally works to be an agent of social change rather than an agent of oppression.
An Ally's Promise
By Anthony D'Angelo
I Believe
I believe success is the freedom to be yourself.
I believe nobody is wrong; they are only different.
I believe your circumstances don't define you, rather they
reveal you.
I believe without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of
community.
I believe our minds are like parachutes; they only work if they
are open.
I believe we only live once, but if we live it right, one time
is all well need.
I believe we must first get along with ourselves before we can
get along with others.
I Will
I will seek to understand you.
I will label bottles not people.
I will grow antennas not horns.
I will see the diversity of our commonality.
I will see the commonality of our diversity.
I will get to know who you are rather than what you are.
I will transcend political correctness and strive for human
righteousness.
I Challenge You
I challenge you to honor who you are.
I challenge you to enjoy your life rather than endure it.
I challenge you to create the status quo rather than merely
accept it.
I challenge you to live in your imagination more than your
memory.
I challenge you to live your life as a revolution and not just a
process of evolution.
I challenge you to ignore other peoples ignorance so that you
may discover your own wisdom.
I Promise You
I promise to do my part.
I promise to stand beside you.
I promise to interrupt the world when its thinking becomes
ignorant.
I promise to believe in you, even when you have lost faith in
yourself.
I Am Here For You.
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