Support someone on campus
supporting someone starts with noticing harm and choosing not to ignore it
what does opposing all forms of oppression actually mean?
Acknowledging and challenging your conscious and unconscious biases and prejudices.
Speaking up when you witness unfair treatment, inappropriate jokes, and acts of discrimination by those around you.
speak up when you see unfair treatment
Silence can make harm feel acceptable. Speaking up, even briefly, can change the tone of a space and help someone feel less alone.
Interrupt Gently
“Hey, let’s not say that here.”
Name the Impact
“That phrase has a different history behind it.”
Redirect
“Let’s choose a better way to say that.”
Use inclusive language
Ask for and respect names and pronouns
Take everyday actions
Avoid assumptions about identity, background, or ability.
Make space for others to speak and participate.
Wear a sticker, share a resource, and invite a friend to learn with you.
Show your support
Amplify the voices of equity-deserving groups through social media or in person.
Hear and consider the diverse perspectives and lived experiences of equity-deserving groups, such as women and queer, trans, BIPOC, and disabled people.
Check in with someone who seemed uncomfortable
Stand alongside classmates who face bias and don’t leave them feeling isolated
Share a handbill or the QR code if they want to learn more.