March 1, 2024

Preparation to Action, What We Can Do

Following the discussion CCRI’s ongoing commitment to racial equity and anti-racist practices within and beyond institutional frameworks, we want to empower you with actionable information derived from the learnings we’ve shared throughout this month. Below, you’ll find a curated selection of articles and resources designed to enrich your approach to anti-racism efforts.

Initiating discussions about race and understanding its historical implications is the foundational step toward constructing an anti-racist framework. The National Museum of African American History and Culture offers invaluable resources for facilitating discussions of race and offer pathways for teaching and learning. Transitioning from words to actions involve incorporating anti-racist principles into daily habits and patterns. To guide you in this transformative journey, we present several key principles to serve as a compass for sustained commitment. And in supporting these actions, the following resource page holds tons of methods of education, materials, and strategies to build your repertoire of antiracist tools. 

As we bid farewell to this year’s Black History Month with a sense of celebration, we encourage you to take action in your community. Extend your support to students, friends, family, and all individuals within your sphere, encouraging them to join our collective endeavors to achieve equity and our ultimate goal of racial equality. Your commitment and actions are vital in fostering lasting change, and together, we can build a more inclusive and equitable society.