1. Learning to be an Ally for People from Diverse Groups and Backgrounds

2. What is an ally?
Any person who supports, empowers, or stands up for another person or group
A non-group member who provides an outside perspective to assist the group

3. Why should you be an ally?
To organize, unify, and empower communities
To develop allies
To change systematic problems
To create a moral standard
To establish community connections

4. Why shouldn’t you become an ally?
To avoid you own group
To alleviate guilty feelings
To feel superior

5. Becoming an ally Establish friendships Learn other cultures
Examine your prejudices
Take a stand
Promote diverse leaders
Support groups on issues
Make broad changes
Train others to be allies

6. Overcoming prejudice
Re-evaluation Counseling
Study circles