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How I take action and the response others will have to my actions is impacted by the fact I'm mixed and light skinned. I'm more "palatable" to people participating in white supremacy because of racism and colorism so me saying things is more likely to be believed or listened to compared to someone with a darker complexion and less proximity to whiteness.

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I think when trying to take action one challenge is having the media twist your narrative and also not having the proper support in creating change.

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The example of telling someone not to say something and to share your perspective about why resonates with me because it's exactly the kind of thing I think is necessary sometimes, but it's uncomfortable to do.

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It is challenging to hold a marginalized identity and be constantly appointed to brainstorm and carryout the action items needed to counteract the oppression you face. It is important that our "ally"s do the organizing work needed to enact structural change.

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Challenging: Thinking if I do this one action I have solve the social issue
Empower: Gives courage to speak on difficult social issues. Helps strengthen your identity as an advocate
Important: Being an ally is an ongoing journey, one action is not enough. Action requires understanding

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One of the most important part of taking action is being selfless. Remembering the bigger picture and that it is not about you or how you feel, but instead about what is morally equitable

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Sometimes if you have not done the pre-work which includes reading and unlearning before taking action, you can end up doing harm.

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I would love to develop the skill of calling someone in (rather than just calling them out) when they say something problematic/ignornant/hateful.  Its never fun to call someone out and its even harder to do it in a way that can be constructive (even if its the intent to help someone understand why what they said was wrong, they might misread it and feel attacked and become defensive... which makes everything more uncomfortable)
I just know that if I ever say/do something that needs to be called out, Id prefer someone do it in a way that expects me to be better

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Important is acknowledging the needs of and opinions of the people you are talking action on behalf off. Example: not all unstable nations want an American democracy but that seems to be the 'agenda' or talk point of America when providing foreign aid. We must empower the people whose voices we are amplifying sometimes their societal needs contradicts our own norms.

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Challenging: figuring out how to take actions in ways that are sustainable for you. For example, I don't have to energy reserves to go to protests. I am really go at mediating conversations and rejuvenating people of the front lines.

Empowering: The feeling of seeing a community. The feeling of seeing how you can inspire/influence change

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Challenging: Personally, I am a very emotional person so it is hard not to take an emotional approach if I have to have a difficult conversation with someone about their actions (particularly family members).

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Challenging: It's hard to be the first one to step up and do something.
Empowering: Once the first step has been made its looked at as a gateway that makes it easier for others to step up (Ex: "Me Too" movement) This is also what makes taking action important because sometimes others want to but just don't know how and need to be led/pushed

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The example of writing letters to Congress resonates mostly with me because it is the closet to organizing and making political demands from our local, state, and federal leaders.

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Challenge: Theres such a huge gap between thinking and acting
Empowering or important: having a difficult conversation with people about an issue you disagree on can give both people perspective and better understanding