When I look at the ally continuum I believe that I am somewhere in between aware and active. I feel like I am well informed on the topic and do some activity to help marginalized population, but generally I do not speak out or allow others a path and space to speak out as I should. These videos were a great eye opening experience.
The white savior video really made me think about how I have felt when watching movies like that. I was definitely the person that walked away saying in my head "at least it isn't like that anymore." I also always really felt good that there was a white person changing and being an advocate. This will go down as one of the defining moments for me in this opportunity for growth. I never thought of how people of other cultures would think. This, is a prime example of my white privilege.
Overall I know that I can get way better at demonstrating my allyship. I must continue to learn and be up to date, but now go become more of an advocate for voice of people of color.
