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Articles
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 RogersAn 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 MendezIntroduces 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)
“A Guide to Responding to Microaggressions,” by Kevin Nadal, PhD:An article written by Kevin Nadal, Ph.D. that summarizes the types of microaggressions, the impacts of microaggressions, victim’s dilemma of responding to microaggressions, and what an ally can do if they commit a microaggression. (6 pages)
“How to Be a Better White Person in 2020,” by Michael HarriottAn 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)
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Books
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)
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Podcasts
BLM meditations by Dr. Candice Nicole
A guided Black Lives Matter meditation created by Dr. Candice Nicole for Healing Racial Trauma. (17 minutes)
Longest Shortest Time, Ep. #116: How to Not (Accidentally) Raise a RacistA podcast about parenting in many forms, this episode directly addresses talking to your children about race, racism, and anti-racism. (50 minutes)
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Toolkits and Other Resources
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 ToolkitThis 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 TestsImplicit 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)
Responding to harassment on the street, online, and in the workplace
These resources are created by Hollaback, an organization that provides education and trainings on anti-harassment strategies. (length of handouts vary)
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 ResourceThe 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.
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Videos
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)
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Websites
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.”
Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)National network of groups/individuals working to undermine white supremacy and work for racial justice. Iowa City has a chapter, which one can find on the website