People who recognize the unearned privilege they receive from society’s privileging of Whiteness, male gender, Christianity,\r\nheterosexuality, ableism, and other identities and take responsibility for advancing equity. It is important to be intersectional\r\nwhen considering how overlapping systems of oppression affect people’s lives (Adames et al., 2023). Although you may\r\nexperience discrimination due to one or more identities, you may simultaneously experience privilege in others. For example,\r\nWhite women may experience discrimination based on their gender but may also benefit from Whiteness and have privilege\r\nas a result. Being an ally is more than just being sympathetic and feeling bad for those who experience discrimination. An\r\nally is willing to act with and for others in pursuit of ending oppression and creating equality. Allyship is not a label you give\r\nyourself. How you can serve as an ally is defined and determined by the community you are advocating for. Authentic and\r\ntransparent allies are willing to step out of their comfort zones. Those who decide to undertake the ally role must recognize\r\nand understand the power and privileges that they receive, accept, and experience, and they must use that position to act\r\nfor justice by centering marginalized voices (M. Akbar, 2020).