“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)

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)

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)

This NPR All Things Considered story discusses the negative impacts of overt and covert racism on mental health. (Audio: 4 minutes)

A study providing data indicating that adults view Black girls as less innocent and more adult-like than their white peers. (23 pages)

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)

A comprehensive article on racial trauma, impacts of racial trauma, and interventions to manage trauma. (7 pages)

A thorough, in-depth, examination of the role of gender in a system designed to oppress impoverished Black families. (9 pages)

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)

Information regarding the significant amount of Black families experiencing homelessness and the systemic failures that perpetuate this statistic. (3 pages)

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)

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)

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)

A Huffpost article by Josephine Harvey on the history and current practice of naming diseases. (2 pages)

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)

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)

Black Lives Matter 4-year Anniversary Report: Celebrating Four Years of Organizing to Protect Black Lives 

Provides an overview of the history of the Black Lives Matter movement, its guiding principles, reflections on the organization, healing justice as a framework, the importance of art and culture in the movement, and information about various chapters. (33 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)

#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)

Tool: Recognizing Microaggressions and the Messages They Send

A list adapted from Adapted from Sue, Derald Wing, Microaggressions in Everyday Life: Race, Gender and Sexual Orientation, Wiley & Sons, 2010. And created by University of California, Santa Cruz. (2 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.