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Solidarity isn’t for women in the middle

 Photo: Me and my mom, in Brazil.

To read my the post leading up to this one, check out “Why Can’t I Be Both: Questions on Binaries, Privilege and Activism.”

My first reaction to #SolidarityIsForWhiteWomen was: YES. Now we’re talking.

My second reaction was: Wait, where do I join in on this conversation?

After a few days of monitoring the hashtag, I retweeted a few things and eventually decided not to say anything. Because, you see, I am not exactly a white woman. But I’m not quite a woman of color either.

So who do I join in solidarity with?

I’m not the first person to bring up this dilemma. Ana Cecilia Alvarez and Daniela Ramirez have written some eloquent pieces ...

 Photo: Me and my mom, in Brazil.

To read my the post leading up to this one, check out “Why Can’t I Be Both: Questions on Binaries, Privilege and Activism.”

My ...