You have an important role to play in achieving fairness and justice. Fighting against racism is something we all must do, no matter our background.
This guide to existing resources can help you take part in anti-racist actions. These resources include educational materials, books, and online tools. They can work together to build understanding, empathy, and action. By using these strategies, we can work together to break down systemic inequality and create a more inclusive society.
Whether you’re starting to learn about racial issues or want to expand your knowledge, these resources can be a starting point to understand and address different needs. It’s non-exhaustive, and will change and evolve over time. But I hope in some way that it helps.
1. Books
- “How to Be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi
- “So You Want to Talk About Race” by Ijeoma Oluo
- “White Fragility“ by Robin DiAngelo
2. Organizations
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP): A civil rights organization that fights for social justice and equality.
- Race Forward: An organization that brings communities together to build awareness and promote policies to advance racial equity.
- Stop AAPI Hate: A national coalition dedicated to fighting racism and discrimination against Asian and Pacific Islander people in the U.S.
3. Podcasts
- 1619 Project: Explores the history and impact of slavery in the United States.
- Code Switch: Hosted by journalists of color, a podcast that tackles the subject of race with empathy and humor.
- Pod Save the People: A podcast about social justice, hosted by activist DeRay Mckesson.
4. Online Courses
- Asian American History and Identity: An Anti-Racism Toolkit.
- Driving Change and Anti-Racism.
- Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.
5. Documentaries
- 13th: A documentary exploring the history of racial inequality in the U.S. prison system.
- I Am Not Your Negro: The film explores the history of racism in the United States through Baldwin’s recollections of civil rights leaders Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr., as well as his personal observations of American history.
- When They See Us: A dramatization of the true story of the Central Park Five, addressing race, justice, and wrongful convictions.
6. Websites
- American Psychological Association (APA): Provides research and resources on racism and its psychological impact.
- Learning for Justice: Offers resources for educators to foster inclusive and equitable classrooms.
When all is said and done