what is an ally
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What is an Ally?
Allies recognize the unearned privilege they receive from
society’s patterns of injustice and take responsibility
for changing these patterns.
Source: http://www.diversitydufferin.com/how-to-be.html
What is privilege?
Any unearned benefit or advantage one receives in society by nature of their identity.
Allies for Diversity
• Sponsored by University Housing as a Big 6 org
• Weekly Meetings Wednesdays 7 pm
• Safe –Space Dialogue on Diverse social justice Topics
• Covers all identities, issues, and "isms.”
What does it mean to be a part of Big 6?
• Sponsored by University and important part of student experience
• Collaboration with other organizations
• OTL facilitator training
• NYC trip with MUNDO
Past Dialogue Topic Examples
• Definition of Beauty in Miss America pageants
• Sexism in Advertising
• Islam phobia
• Co-Ed Dorms
• White Privilege in the Music Industry
Major Events• Trip to NYC with
Mundo
• See performances
• Attend OSU events
• Gallery Hop
• Ally Week
What does
Allies for Diversity mean to
me? • Freshmen year
• My friendship group
• Acceptance
• Further expansion of learning
Where can you check us out?
• Facebook: OsuAlliesForDiversity
• Twitter: AlliesOSU
• Website: involvedliving.osu.edu/allies
• Meeting times: Wednesday 7 pm
• Involvement Fair: August 24th in Awareness/ Activism