“4 Questions About Hair that Black Girls Are Tired of Answering,” Jolie A. Doggett
A discussion and information regarding Black hair and the inappropriate nature of White people’s curiosity. (4 pages)

“9 Phrases Allies Can Say When Called Out Instead of Getting Defensive,” Sam Dylan Finch:
An exploration of how allies can best respond, rather than be defensive. It offers thoughtful and honest reasoning on how to demonstrate true allyship through listening, learning, and being vulnerable. (9 pages)

“Black Art is dangerous because it marries the personal and the political,” Hannah Giorgis
An examination on the importance of art in the time of Black Lives Matter and why its opponents may fear Black, artistic expression. (3 pages)

“Bryan Stevenson On What Well Meaning White People Need To Know About Race: An interview with Harvard University-trained public defense lawyer Bryan Stevenson on racial trauma, segregation, and listening to marginalized voices,” James McWilliams
An in-depth interview with Bryan Stevenson, Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, that examines racial trauma, segregation and the importance of listening to marginalized populations. (15 pages)

“The Case for Reparations,” Ta-Nehisi Coates
A thorough, extensive review of Black History in America, as well as a powerfully explored argument for reparations and what “healing” may specifically look like in today’s America. (54 pages)

“Coping while Black: A season of Traumatic News Takes A Psychological Toll,” NPR
This NPR All Things Considered story discusses the negative impacts of overt and covert racism on mental health. (Audio: 4 minutes)

“Girlhood Interrupted: The Erasure of Black Girls’ Childhood,” Rebecca Epstein, Jamilia J. Blake, and Thalia González
A study providing data indicating that adults view Black girls as less innocent and more adult-like than their white peers. (23 pages)

“Grief is a Direct Impact of Racism: Eight Ways to Support Yourself,” Roberta K. Timothy, Ph.D.
Speaks to grief as a result of racism and intersectional violence that affects numerous aspects of health, and provides information about anti-oppression psychotherapy (AOP) as a model to help Black clients. Provides 8 self-care tips for Black clients to support their own healing. (3 pages)

“The Impact of Racial Trauma on African Americans,” Walter Howard Smith, Jr., Ph.D.
A comprehensive article on racial trauma, impacts of racial trauma, and interventions to manage trauma. (7 pages)

“The Inheritance of Black Poverty: It’s All About the Men,” Scott Winship, Richard V. Reeves, and Katherine Guyot
A thorough, in-depth, examination of the role of gender in a system designed to oppress impoverished Black families. (9 pages)

"Media portrayals of black men contribute to police violence, Rutgers study says,” Rutgers University
A summary of a research study finding that the media’s portrayal of Black men, contributes significantly to the way Police engage with the Black community. (2 pages)

“More than 50% of homeless families are black, government report finds,” Karma Allen
Information regarding the significant amount of Black families experiencing homelessness and the systemic failures that perpetuate this statistic. (3 pages)

“The Videos that Rocked America. The Song that Knows Our Rage,” Wesley Morris & Patti LaBelle (Essay and podcast):
On Patti LaBelle’s song, “If you Don’t Know me By Now,” music as coping, and how music inscribes Black history and racialized violence by a Black/Male/Queer identified culture critic at the New York Times. Song by Black singer/songwriter/actress Patti LaBelle. (Essay 4 pages, Podcast 30 minutes)

“When the media misrepresents black men, the effects are felt in the real world,” Leigh Donaldson
An in-depth exploration of the ways media portrayals of Black men have adverse effects for the Black community on multiple systemic levels. (3 pages)

“White gay privilege exists all year, but it is particularly hurtful during Pride,” George Johnson
Discusses the ways that White queer folks contribute to, and should be more mindful of, the ways they also harm black and brown members of the LGBTQ community. (5 pages)

“Yes, Viruses Used to be Named After Places. Here’s Why they Aren’t Anymore,” Josephine Harvey:
A Huffpost article by Josephine Harvey on the history and current practice of naming diseases. (2 pages)

“Your Black Colleagues May Look Like They Are Okay – Chances Are They Are Not,” Danielle Cadet
A short editorial article provides perspective on the distress and truth about the Black experience during the pandemic and the way White people may be oblivious to it. (2 pages)

“Your Unconscious Bias Trainings Keep Failing Because You’re Not Addressing Systemic Bias,” Janice Gassam
Addresses the trend of using bias trainings as a fix-all solution, and explores four systemic and structural issues that would foster greater change. (4 pages)

The Collected Schizophrenias , Esmé Weijun Wang : Personal essays by Taiwanese-American artist/writer living with a Schizoaffective Disorder diagnosis and painful encounters with mental health systems including in University mental health care settings. Wang also offers writing workshops and other resources on her website and is a mental health activist. (224 pages)

Heart Berries , Terese Marie Mailhot : Lyric memoir by woman-identified member of Seabird Island Band in the Pacific Northwest, about living with Postraumatic Stress Disorder & Bipolar II disorder as well as histories of racialized violence against Indigenous people. (160 pages)

We the Interwoven Series: Three book series written by people who identify as bicultural who share their testimonials of living in Iowa.

When My Brother Was an Aztec, Natalie Diaz : Poetry collection about family dynamics, trauma, mental illness, and cultural history. Diaz is a Mojave American poet, language activist, former professional basketball player, and an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian community. (124 pages)

On the Media, Who is "Karen" and Why Does She Keep Calling the Police on Black Men?
On the Media is a public radio, investigative podcast, and this episode, recorded following the death of George Floyd, explores the growing epidemic of White women calling authorities on Black men. (21 minutes)

Racial Imposter Syndrome: Here Are Your Stories , The Code Switch Podcast, produced by Leah Donella
Spoken personal narratives by Bi-Racial and Multi-Ethnic individuals living at cultural intersections. (19 minutes)

Scene on Radio, Season Two: Seeing White:
A 14-part series podcast hosted by John Biewen and collaborator Chenjerai Kumanyika, where they explore the history and meaning of whiteness. (15-63 minutes per episode)

Still Processing, Wesley Morris & Jenna Wortham
Arts & culture criticism full of heart, humor and insight by two NYTimes-affiliated writers/thinkers. Centers Black, Queer art experiences. (30-60 minutes per episode) 

Harvard’s ‘Project Implicit’ Implicit Bias Tests

Implicit bias tests (IAT) help you find out your implicit bias and preference towards groups with marginalized identities. The website contains IATs on Weight, Asian, skin-tone, trangender, Arab-Muslim, Religion, Native, Weapons, Gender-science, Race, Gender-Cateer, Age, Sexuality, Presidents, Disability, etc.(Approximately 10 minutes per questionnaire)

#TalkAbout Trayvon: A Toolkit for White People
This toolkit for white people was created to commemorate the anniversary of Trayvon’s death, have courageous conversation with friends/family with the help of the scripts provided, support the work of the Trayvon Martin Foundation, and continue the conversation about the serious implications of anti-Blackness and prejudicial policing and legislation on Black people. (5 pages)

#TrayvonMeEnseñó: Materiales Digital de la Campaña para Organizadores y Activistas Negro y de Color en el Quinto Aniversario de la Muerte de Trayvon Martin
Organizaciones y personas de color pueden utilizar los materiales para conmemorar el aniversario de la muerte de Trayvon; compartir, apoyar y ofrecer donaciones para el importante trabajo de la Fundación Trayvon Martin; y continuar la conversación sobre las serias implicaciones de anti-negrosidad, la policía perjudicial, y la legislación sobre los negros. (6 paginas)

#TrayvonTaughtMe: Toolkit for Black and Non-Black POC Organizers and Activists on the Fifth Anniversary of Trayvon’s Death
This toolkit from the Black Lives Matters Foundation for Black and Non-Black POC Organizers was created to commemorate the anniversary of Trayvon’s death, support the work of the Trayvon Martin Foundation, and continue the conversation about the serious implications of anti-Blackness and prejudicial policing and legislation on Black people. (6 pages)

University of Iowa Libraries Anti-Racism Resource
The University of Iowa library supports anti-racism efforts in a mission to expose truth and amplify the voices of marginalized people. The library has assembled a rich collection of resources in formats including: articles, books, videos, movies, mixed media, theatre, dance, music, etc. The site includes resources explicitly intended for: anti-racist allies, POC, parents, educators, and links to social justice organizations. Wondering where to start? Consider Eddie Moore’s 21 day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge. Countless hours of engagement are possible on the site.

Black Trans * Lives Matter, D-L Stewart TedX Talk
A Tedx Talk where Dr. D-L Stewart, who identifies as both Black and Transgendered, explores his own intersectionality and the ways systems and lives would differ if Black Trans Lives Matter. (15 minutes)

Bryan Stevenson ’85, "We can't recover from this history until we deal with it"
Bryan Stevenson, Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, “discusses the legacy of slavery and the vision behind creating the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and The Legacy Museum in Montgomery Alabama.” (6 minutes)

Laverne Cox Talks about Intersectionality at Harvard
Acclaimed actress Laverne Cox, a transgender woman, discusses the concept of intersectionality, speaking from her own experience of being both black and transgendered. (4 minutes)

Let's Get to the Root of Racial Injustice
TEDx Talk featuring Megan Ming Francis, who traces the root causes of our current racial climate to their core causes, debunking common misconceptions and acknowledging that there are no quick-fixes to this generational, and complex problem. (20 minutes)

Hair Love
An Oscar®-winning animated short film from Matthew A. Cherry, tells the heartfelt story of an African American father learning to do his daughter’s hair for the first time. (7 minutes)

Equal Justice Initiative:
The Equal Justice Initiative is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment, challenging racial and economic injustice, and protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society.

NAACP:
The NAACP is the largest civil rights organization in the US.

National Conference for Community and Justice, Colorism
A bulletin that defines and explores the concept of colorism, a form of discrimination that favors lighter skinned people of color, providing videos, articles, statistics, and questions for reflection.

Ourselves Black:
Collection of articles/stories/podcasts created to unapologetically illuminate and promote mental health in the Black community. POC Online Classroom (https://www.poconlineclassroom.com/): Robust resources meant to amplify the voices of marginalized communities, educate on critical social justice issues, empower marginalized peoples, and incite change.

“Advice for White individuals following a shooting of a Black individual,” by Justin C. Cohen
An article written by Justin C. Cohen that gives four advices for White individuals about things to do and not do after a shooting of a Black individual. (2 pages)

“Dear anti-racist allies: Here's how to respond to microaggressions,” by Kristen Rogers
An exploration of the most common microaggressions utilized by White people, what they mean/imply, and what allies should say in response when used by friends, family, etc. (11 pages)

“Disarming racial microaggressions: Microintervention strategies for targets, White allies, and bystanders,” by Derald Wing Sue, Sarah Alsaidi, Michael Awad, Elizabeth Glaeser, Cassandra Calle, and Narolyn Mendez
Introduces a strategic framework developed for addressing microaggressions, moving beyond coping and survival to concrete action steps and dialogues that targets, allies, and bystanders can perform (15 pages)

“Guide to being an Anti-racism activist,” by Nicki Lisa Cole, PhD:
A ThoughtCo. Article written by Nicki Lisa Cole, Ph.D. The article discusses things you could do to end racism at the individual, community, and national level. (3 pages)

Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions at Work by Ella F. Washington
An article that defines microaggressions, discusses their long term impacts and discusses ways to be more aware of microaggressions to interrupt and reduce microaggressions in the workplace.

“How to Be a Better White Person in 2020,” by Michael Harriott
An examination, with suggestions, of the ways people who identify as White can make committed efforts to self-educate and adjust behaviors to be anti-racist. (9 pages)

How to Be an Antiracist, Ibram X Kendi:
Personal narrative about growth, internalized racism, emergence into anti-racist thinking, and a primer on anti-racist ideas and visions for the future (available in paper format, audio book, e-book). (320 pages)

Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor, Layla Saad:
A toolkit for people with white privilege to begin unpacking their relationship with white supremacy. Saad describes this as education & activation for people "ready to do the work." (256 pages)

Inclusion on Purpose: An Intersectional Approach to Creating a Culture of Belonging at Work, Ruchika Tulshyan
"How organizations can foster diversity, equity, and inclusion: taking action to address and prevent workplace bias while centering women of color." (296 pages)

Code Switch
“It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for. Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject of race with empathy and humor. We explore how race affects every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, food and everything in between. This podcast makes all of us part of the conversation — because we're all part of the story.”

Longest Shortest Time, Ep. #116: How to Not (Accidentally) Raise a Racist
A podcast about parenting in many forms, this episode directly addresses talking to your children about race, racism, and anti-racism. (50 minutes)

America & Moore: 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge
A directive layout to create for yourself a 21 day challenge to form anti-racists habits, knowledge, and behaviors. The instructions include a multitude of mediums, and several areas of growth, such as learning, listening, acting, etc.

Black Lives Matter Chapter Conflict Resolution Toolkit
This toolkit gives guidelines on conflict resolution within BLM chapters and presents conflict as an opportunity to grow and realign. (8 pages)

Harvard’s ‘Project Implicit’ Implicit Bias Tests
Implicit bias tests (IAT) help you find out your implicit bias and preference towards groups with marginalized identities. The website contains IATs on Weight, Asian, skin-tone, trangender, Arab-Muslim, Religion, Native, Weapons, Gender-science, Race, Gender-Cateer, Age, Sexuality, Presidents, Disability, etc. (Approximately 10 minutes per questionnaire)

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture: Talking About Race
“An online portal designed to help individuals, families, and communities talk about racism, racial identity and the way these forces shape every aspect of society, from the economy and politics to the broader American culture.”

University of Iowa Libraries Anti-Racism Resource
The University of Iowa library supports anti-racism efforts in a mission to expose truth and amplify the voices of marginalized people. The library has assembled a rich collection of resources in formats including: articles, books, videos, movies, mixed media, theatre, dance, music, etc. The site includes resources explicitly intended for: anti-racist allies, POC, parents, educators, and links to social justice organizations. Wondering where to start? Consider Eddie Moore’s 21 day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge. Countless hours of engagement are possible on the site.

Verna Myers: How to Overcome Our Biases? Walk Boldly Toward Them
TED Talk featuring diversity advocate Verna Myers who explores the subconscious attitudes we hold toward “out-groups”, and encourages the viewer to acknowledge their biases, and then move toward the groups that make you uncomfortable. (18 minutes)

POC Online Classroom
Robust resources meant to amplify the voices of marginalized communities, educate on critical social justice issues, empower marginalized peoples, and incite change.

Seeding Sovereignty--led by Christine Nobisse, Janet MacGillivray, Eryn Wise
“An Indigenous womxn-led collective, works on behalf of our global community to shift social and environmental paradigms by dismantling colonial institutions and replacing them with Indigenous practices created in synchronicity with the land.”