We present this list for all who would like to gain a deeper understanding of historical and present-day manifestations of racism in the United States. This list of guides and resources is just a small sample of the abundance of resources available online. In the coming days and weeks, we will continue to add resources. We hope these resources will serve to both affirm and support you if you belong to a group that has been impacted by racism and a place to deepen your knowledge of the issues as you take action against racism.
Articles:
Vice: Self-care tips for Black people who are struggling with this very painful week
Refinery 29: Your Black colleagues may look like they’re okay — chances are they’re not
Mashable: How to be anti-racist
VOX: What it means to be anti-racist
The Body Is Not An Apology: 7 ways non black people of color perpetuate anti-Blackness
Psychology Today: Anti-racist action and becoming part of the solution
Centennial: Twitter explains how To support black lives matter as a non-Black person
American Public Health Association: Addressing Law Enforcement Violence as a Public Health Issue
The Atlantic: Ta-Nehisi Coates “The Case for Reparations”
Websites:
National Museum of African American History and Culture: Talking about race web portal
The Seattle Civil Rights & Labor History Project
Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites
Seattle Racial and Social Justice Initiative
Resources for parents:
Parenttoolkit.com: How to talk to kids about race and racism
NPR: Why all parents should talk to their children about race and social identity
Raceconcious.org: Raising race conscious children
Readbrightly.com: How to talk to kids about race and books that can help
NYT: These Books Can Help You Explain Racism and Protest to Your Kids
USA Today: Looking for books about racism? Experts suggest these must-read titles for adults and kids
NYT: An Antiracist Reading List
Reading lists:
Booktastebythomo.com: Books to be anti-racist
Vogue: Black Live Matter reading list
An Essential Reading Guide For Fighting Racism
Bookshop.com: Anti-racist reading recommendations
ABC News: Eight books on race and racism to learn how to be a white ally
Videos:
We need to talk about injustice by Bryan Stevenson
The Urgency of Intersectionality by Kimberle Crenshaw
PBS: The Origin of RAce in America
Ibram X. Kendi on How to Be Anti-Racist at UC Berkely
Robin DiAngelo discusses White Fragility
Race Matters – Dr. Cornell West at the University of Washington
TEDxRainier – Let’s get to the root of racial injustice by Megan Ming Francis
How to tell someone they sound racist by Jay Smooth
Race Forward – Moving the race conversation forward
TED – Color Blind or Color Brave by Melody Hobson
New York Times – Peanut Butter and Jelly Racism
Podcasts:
Intersectionality Matters! hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw
Books and Publications:
Adams, M. (Ed.). (2000). Readings for diversity and social justice. Psychology Press.
Feagin, J. (2013). Systemic racism: A theory of oppression. Routledge.
Linder, C., Harris, J. C., Allen, E. L., & Hubain, B. (2015). Building inclusive pedagogy: Recommendations from a national study of students of color in higher education and student affairs graduate programs. Equity & Excellence in Education, 48, 178-194.doi:10.1080/10665684.2014.959270
Johnson, A. G. (2001). Power, privilege, and difference. Mountain View, CA: Mayfield.
Lau, M. Y., & Williams, C. D. (2010). Microaggressionsresearch: Methodological review and recommendations. In: D. W. Sue (Ed.). Microaggressions and marginality: Manifestation, dynamics and impact (pp. 313–336). New York, NY: Wiley
Nadal, K. L., Wong, Y., Griffin, K. E., Davidoff, K., & Sriken, J. (2014). The adverse impact of racial microaggressionson college students’ self-esteem. Journal of College Student Development, 55, 461-474. doi:10.1353/csd.2014.0051
Ross, L. (2016). Blackballed: The Black and White Politics of Race on America’s Campuses. Macmillan.
Sue, D. W. (2003). Overcoming our racism: The journey to liberation. John Wiley & Sons.
Black Lives Matter Syllabus 2016:
Marc Lamont Hill, Nobody: Casualties of America’s War on the Vulnerable, from Ferguson to Flint and Beyond (Simon & Schuster, 2016)
Michelle Alexander, The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness (New Press, 2012)
Angela Davis, Are Prisons Obsolete? (7 Stories Press, 2003)
African American Policy Forum, Say Her Name: Resisting Police Brutality Against Black Women (African American Policy Forum Report, 2015)
Movement for Black Lives, A Vision for Black Lives: Policy Demands for Black Power, Freedom, and Justice (Movement for Black Lives Policy Platform, 2016)
Assorted essays by Cornel West, Alicia Garza, Audre Lorde, Kimberle Williams Crenshaw, Shaun King, and more available at BlackLivesMatterSyllabus.com
If you have any questions comments or additions to this list, please contact Leilani Lewis, lanil (at) uw.edu