LJ Cunningham

What Needs To Be Said

Lily Cunningham, M. Ed. is an advocate, ally, and former therapist who writes about their experiences with mental health and domestic abuse, from the perspective a white non-binary person, and with a determination to honestly examine the systemic injustices and oppression which promote the fallacy of white supremacy.

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What is Fascism?

Now is a good time to read up on fascism....

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What Do I Do, Now? Smash White Supremacy!

Donald J. Trump was elected for a second time in...

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What’s Known About Ohio’s Proposed Anti-Trans Healthcare Policy

Republican Mike DeWine has sent millions to the Ohio Department...

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Philosophy

My curiosity is my greatest strength. It has completely shifted my way of thinking when I have an emotional reaction to something if I instead shift into curiosity mode. I stop to ask myself, “Why am I angry at this? Why am I so sure of something?”

My curiosity helps me observe patterns of individual and collective behavior patterns.

Lily by Paul Becker, at a 2021 rally for Ma' Khia Bryant
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White Supremacy Lies I Used To Believe

I wrote about being raised to be a Christian Nationalist


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Racism as a Legacy Burden

My therapist introduced me to the concept of legacy burdens.


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White Supremacy Starts In The Family

I was raised in white supremacy - having learned it


Individuals and organizations doing good work that I endorse. – LC

Ola Ojewumi

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committed to centring equity and highlighting the negative impact of criminalisation. Learn More


Race2Dinner

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