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The Medium universe has advice for how to make a substantive difference in the fight against racism

Each week on Medium Rare, I’ll be sharing stories you might have missed that are definitely worth a second look. Got a suggestion for a piece we should feature? Pop it in the responses below!

• Courtney Martin has a primer on commonly asked questions about the ongoing protests over systemic racism, and how people of privilege should consider aligning their priorities.
• Change your own community from within by holding local elected officials accountable. Corinne Shutack offers resources and a substantive step-by-step guide on how to evaluate policing standards in your region and demand specific policy changes to have the greatest impact.
• Stop calling the cops for deeply unnecessary reasons. Cosigned by: all of the people.
• If you’re only just now showing up for the anti-racist movement, then you’re already late. Ijeoma Oluo has advice on how to mentally prepare for the grueling-but-necessary work of fighting racism. It’s time to get caught up.
• Arm yourself with knowledge and information. Katie Couric compiled a list of articles…