6: You can be an ally in one moment and the opposite of one in the next. Please be a real ally--not a fake "ally" as an ego identity--in every moment to the best of your ability. You don't have to be perfect, but please listen and respond appropriately when people speak out about what they need.

5: whether you've been an ally to other groups/people, or whether you have friends or family members in marginalized groups. Real allyship isn't an indefinite identity. It's not about attaining some unrealistic standard of perfection. It's about action in every moment...

4: Whether you're a real ally to a marginalized group/person isn't determined by what social justice theories you know, what degrees you have, what your status is in academia or organizations, how long you've taken part in social justice causes, whether you've been an ally in the past,

3: Make the changes these folks say they need whenever possible. Do your best to accommodate them. Don't dismiss them. Their requests often make the difference between them being safe and/or able to exist in a space and not. Sometimes, being a real ally saves lives...