True allyship means showing up for everyone—not just those who look or live like us. Intersectionality reminds us that liberation isn’t one-size-fits-all, and real solidarity leaves no one behind.

You can be kind, well-intentioned, and still get it wrong. That doesn’t erase your goodness—it reveals your capacity to grow. Even heroes like Mr. Rogers had blind spots. What matters is listening, learning, and evolving.

When someone says “all men,” it’s not an accusation—it’s a call to look at how systems of power operate. Here's why saying “not all men” misses the point—and how we can respond with reflection, not defensiveness.