How Two Cognitive Errors Eroded Equity (And How We Recover)
“We have heated discussions here because we care,” wrote Cheryl. “I expect members of this…
Susana RinderleJuly 18, 2025
Why Racism Persists: Analysis of An Incident
It was a sunny Saturday morning and I’d just walked into the gym. The vibe…
Susana RinderleOctober 18, 2023
Should White People do DEI Work?
“I just can’t even, anymore” he sighed, exasperated. “My patience for well-meaning white people has…
Susana RinderleAugust 4, 2021
Relational trauma like racism can only be healed relationally
A dear colleague of color recently reposted an article about racism on her Facebook feed…
Susana RinderleDecember 10, 2020
12 Reasons Ending Racism is (Also) Good for White People
It’s a familiar bleeding-heart refrain sung in support of liberal initiatives, or to push back…
Susana RinderleJune 14, 2017
The Dirty Secret of Racism: It Hurts White People Too
Imagine you work hard your whole life: at school, work and home. You win some…
Susana RinderleMay 10, 2017
Let Go of Perfect and Wear the Safety Pins Already
A week has passed since the election, and there’s been lively debate among progressives about…
Susana RinderleNovember 16, 2016
Let’s Get it Right: Bigotry is Not Racism
The word “racist” is getting a lot of air time lately. From Donald Trump to…
Susana RinderleSeptember 30, 2016
How I Learned To Love Black People: Confessions Of A Good White Person
I read the title of this piece and feel uneasy. I can already hear the…
Susana RinderleAugust 11, 2016
6 Reasons Why “All Lives Matter” Is Neither Fair Nor Helpful
One week: Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, Dallas. Finally, the number of White people moved to…
Susana RinderleJuly 12, 2016









