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Dear Fellow White People… We're Needed.
Hello white friends. I know I write to you often about race and racism. It’s not because I think we’re the worst or we’re solely...
Jessica Kiragu
Jan 24, 20236 min read


W.E.B. Du Bois Had It Wrong — White People Have No Souls
Just kidding. I don’t believe this — though I’m sure some people might and for good reason. You can read Du Bois’s essay about The Souls...
Jessica Kiragu
Jan 11, 20234 min read


I’m Not Going To Convince You Racism Exists
I probably wouldn’t be able to, if I tried. But I’d like to know — those of us who don’t see racism or who feel an urge to explain it...
Jessica Kiragu
Dec 30, 20225 min read


“Why Should I Care About Race?”
I don’t have an answer for you. I mean, there are things I could say, but I don’t know if they’ll have you caring about race. So, I’ll...
Jessica Kiragu
Dec 20, 20226 min read


“Nobody Wants To Hear About Whiteness.”
Another white person recently said this to me, a white lady. And by “nobody,” I think what they meant was white folk The person who said...
Jessica Kiragu
Dec 16, 20225 min read


“Her Hair Is Too Curly.”
“Her hair is too curly. The stylist isn’t comfortable cutting it.” The white, straight-haired receptionist said this to my biracial,...
Jessica Kiragu
Dec 14, 20227 min read


I’m A White Person Trying To Be Accountable. But, What Do I Know Of Accountability?
I’m starting to question my grasp of it. I hear a lot of folks saying that white people need to be accountable for addressing racism and...
Jessica Kiragu
Dec 7, 20222 min read


“They're Going To End Racism.”
People like to tell me about my biracial kids. We get all kinds of commentary about them. Often, the things people say are connected to...
Jessica Kiragu
Nov 30, 20225 min read


Please Don’t Ask To Touch Her Hair
Particularly, if you’re a strange adult she just met. We’re grown. Can we have a grown people conversation real quick? Please, don’t ask...
Jessica Kiragu
Nov 17, 20222 min read
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