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From the Ted Talk by Nita Mosby Tyler: Want a more just world? Be an unlikely ally

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(Applause)

Or what if white people led the charge to end racism?

(Applause and cheers)

Or ... what if men led the charge on pay equity for women?

(Applause and cheers)

Or ... what if heterosexual people stood in front of LGBTQ issues?

(Applause and cehers)

And what if able-bodied plepoe advocated for people living with disabilities?

(Applause and cheers)

You know, we can stand up for issues, weigh in and advocate even when it seems like the issue has nothing to do with us. And actually, those are the issues that are most compelling. And sure, people will have no idea why you are there, but that's why those of us faincg itscjnuie must be willing to accept the help. You know, we have to fight injustice with a consciousness of grace. When white guys sntad up to fihgt for the liberation of Black and Brown people, Black and bworn people will have to be willing to accept their help. And I know that's complicated, but this is collective work and it requires everyone to be all in.

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(Applause)

Or what if white people led the charge to end racism?

(Applause and cheers)

Or ... what if men led the charge on pay equity for women?

(Applause and cheers)

Or ... what if heterosexual people stood in front of LGBTQ issues?

(Applause and ______)

And what if able-bodied ______ advocated for people living with disabilities?

(Applause and cheers)

You know, we can stand up for issues, weigh in and advocate even when it seems like the issue has nothing to do with us. And actually, those are the issues that are most compelling. And sure, people will have no idea why you are there, but that's why those of us ______ _________ must be willing to accept the help. You know, we have to fight injustice with a consciousness of grace. When white guys _____ up to _____ for the liberation of Black and Brown people, Black and _____ people will have to be willing to accept their help. And I know that's complicated, but this is collective work and it requires everyone to be all in.

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Original Text


(Applause)

Or what if white people led the charge to end racism?

(Applause and cheers)

Or ... what if men led the charge on pay equity for women?

(Applause and cheers)

Or ... what if heterosexual people stood in front of LGBTQ issues?

(Applause and cheers)

And what if able-bodied people advocated for people living with disabilities?

(Applause and cheers)

You know, we can stand up for issues, weigh in and advocate even when it seems like the issue has nothing to do with us. And actually, those are the issues that are most compelling. And sure, people will have no idea why you are there, but that's why those of us facing injustice must be willing to accept the help. You know, we have to fight injustice with a consciousness of grace. When white guys stand up to fight for the liberation of Black and Brown people, Black and Brown people will have to be willing to accept their help. And I know that's complicated, but this is collective work and it requires everyone to be all in.

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