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A manual for courage written to empower white women to take action against white supremacy, transphobia, and systemic violence.

Gain insights from personal stories, collective wisdom, and lessons from leaders of color advocating for white women's accountability.

Learn how to move beyond performative allyship and engage in hard conversations, resource redistribution, and bold actions for meaningful solidarity.

About the Guide

From Nice to Necessary: A Starter's Guide for White Women is a call to action manual crafted by Heather Knoxville, COO of Trans Empowerment Project. It offers personal stories, collective wisdom, and lessons from leaders of color to guide white women in dismantling white supremacy and systemic violence.

About the Creator

Heather Knoxville, (she/they), is the COO of Trans Empowerment Project. Heather is a Queer, AuDHD, domestic violence survivor turned outspoken advocate who is passionate about mobilizing allies to speak up for their marginalized siblings. Her ultimate goal is to build a femme-led network of support across the US and created this guide through Sisterhood Not Cisterhood as part of that work. From Nice to Necessary is a guide which is grounded in feedback from BIPOC, Trans, and Disabled leaders, Heather's guide is a powerful tool for white women who are ready to step up and make a difference. Chat with Heather about all things social justice, sisterhood, allyship, and/or related to the collective works of Stephen King!

What People are Saying

This guide is both an invitation and demand: stop normalizing harm and start organizing against it!

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This guide is such an important contribution! It holds space for honesty and accountability without shaming, which is so crucial for meaningful allyship. I really appreciate how you center vulnerability of those whose experiences are often overlooked. The emphasis on listening before acting and repair over perfection really resonated with me. One part that stands out for me is how you frame allyship as an act of accountability rather than identity. It reminds me that allyship isn’t a label we claim once — it’s a living practice that requires continuous reflection, learning, and humility. True allyship means being willing to stay uncomfortable, to take feedback without defensiveness, and to keep showing up even when it’s hard or inconvenient. That ongoing commitment to growth, not just good intentions, is what sustains trust and solidarity in vulnerable. Overall, this guide is compassionate, grounded, and deeply needed. Thank you for modeling what allyship and accountability can look like in action.

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This guide is such an important contribution! It holds space for honesty and accountability without shaming, which is so crucial for meaningful allyship. I really appreciate how you center vulnerability of those whose experiences are often overlooked. The emphasis on listening before acting and repair over perfection really resonated with me. One part that stands out for me is how you frame allyship as an act of accountability rather than identity. It reminds me that allyship isn’t a label we claim once — it’s a living practice that requires continuous reflection, learning, and humility. True allyship means being willing to stay uncomfortable, to take feedback without defensiveness, and to keep showing up even when it’s hard or inconvenient. That ongoing commitment to growth, not just good intentions, is what sustains trust and solidarity in vulnerable. Overall, this guide is compassionate, grounded, and deeply needed. Thank you for modeling what allyship and accountability can look like in action.