Trigger Warning: The White Person's Guide to White Privilege

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

So I live in a very, very, very white state. There are some great people, but a lot of us have no idea what life is like for minorities, our own fellow American citizens, in other parts of the country. We say things like, "C'mon, we've had Obama AND Black Panther--racism doesn't exist anymore!" and "Heck! Before I bought my enormous house for $100K, I went to college AND worked at Dairy Queen, so don't tell me I have privilege!"

Specifically, "White Privilege" is something a lot of us struggle with. Most of my students (I teach at a university) and neighbors have no idea what it means, but they're still mad at it. I made this guide for them. Liberty and justice for all.

(Links to referenced authors:)
Kaleth Wright: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/500589-top-air-force-enlisted-officer-speaks-out-1
Ms. Hutcherson: https://www.yesmagazine.org/opinion/2017/09/08/my-white-friend-asked-me-on-facebook-to-explain-white-privilege-i-decided-to-be-honest
Emmanuel Acho: https://uncomfortableconvos.com/episode/episode-1