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“White Fragility” by Robin DiAngelo: A powerful book that examines the defensiveness that many white people experience when confronted with issues of race and racism
“How to Be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi: A transformative concept that redefines the idea of racism and emphasizes how being neutral is not enough.
“So You Want to Talk About Race” by Ijeoma Oluo: A guide to having honest conversations about race and dismantling systemic racism.
The 1619 Project (New York Times): An ongoing initiative that reframes the history of the United States by placing the consequences of slavery and contributions of Black Americans at the center of the national narrative.
Racial Equity Tools: Offers tools, research, and resources for individuals and organizations striving for racial justice.
“Rest is Resistance” by Tricia Hersey: A powerful novel about the reason to rest as a direct combattant to hustle culture and to help decolonization.
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• Black Lives Matter (BLM) Global Network: Focused on eradicating white supremacy and building local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes.
• NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF): Works to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans.
• The Bail Project: A non-profit organization that combats mass incarceration by providing free bail assistance to low-income individuals, while advocating for criminal justice reform.
• The Loveland Foundation: Provides therapy and support to Black women and girls, offering funding to access mental health professionals.
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• @rachel.cargle (Instagram): Rachel Cargle is an activist, writer, and lecturer who focuses on the intersections of race and feminism.
• @theconsciouskid (Instagram): An education, research, and policy organization dedicated to reducing bias and promoting positive identity development in youth.
• @ava (Ava DuVernay) (Instagram): The filmmaker and activist shares insights and resources related to race, filmmaking, and equality.
• @ibramxk (Twitter/Instagram): Follow Ibram X. Kendi for thought leadership on antiracism and updates from his work as the director of the Center for Antiracist Research.
• @blklivesmatter (Twitter/Instagram): Official account of the Black Lives Matter movement, offering updates on activism and social justice.
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• SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice): National network of groups and individuals organizing white people for racial justice.
• Color of Change: The largest online racial justice organization in the U.S. that helps people respond effectively to injustice in the world around them.
• Campaign Zero: Focuses on research-based policy solutions to end police brutality in America.
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• “The Case for Reparations” by Ta-Nehisi Coates (The Atlantic): A deep dive into the historical context and moral imperative of reparations for Black Americans.
• “The Racial Wealth Gap” by Brookings: A comprehensive study detailing the systemic causes of racial wealth disparity in the U.S.
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