Becoming an ally is a process. In becoming an ally, you recognize and accept a responsibility for the health and well-being of others. Learning about other cultures can enrich your life, as well as aid you in becoming an ally. Everyone can learn how not to be a bystander. People are not born with bigotry and hatred.
Allies understand the importance of honoring others.
It is your choice how to use them. Being an ally is more than being a friend. The personal is political. Assaults on human dignity are health risks. The mission of the Ally Building Network is to to promote a civil and caring campus community with the knowledge that people often lack the initiative to speak out against injustice.