Chapter 7 Toolkit: Anti-racism

Black Squares Don’t Save Lives: Consistent Practicing Anti-racism and (Re)Learning History

What to Read

1 . The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person by Frederick Joseph

2 . An African American and Latinx History of the United States by Paul Ortiz

3 . Killing Rage: Ending Racism by Bell Hooks

4 . Racism without Racists: Color-Blind Racism and the Persistence of Racial Inequality by Eduardo Bonilla-Silva

5 . White Rage by Carol Anderson

  • 6 . So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

    7 . Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America by Ijeoma Oluo

    8 . Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla Saad

    9 . Punching the Air  by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam

    10 . Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas

    11 . Dear Martin by Nic Stone

    12 . Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

What to Watch

1 . Do the Right Thing 

2 . Dear White People

3 . Malcom X

4 . I am Not Your Negro

5 . Selma

  • 6 . Fruitvale Station 

    7 . Marshall 

    8 . Till

Organizations to Support

1 . Advancement Project 

2 . Assata’s Daughters

3 . Manhatta Fund

4 . Fair Fight 

5 . Color of Change

  • 6 . Bail Project

    7 . Mutual Aid Hub

    8 . Black Girls Smile

    9 . The Loveland Foundation

What You Can Do

1 . Accept that we've all been raised in a society that elevates white culture over others. Learn to recognize and understand your own privileges.

2 . Examine your own biases and consider where they may have originated.

3 . Challenge the “colorblind” ideology.

4 . Call out racist “jokes” or statements.

5 . Find out how your company or school works to expand opportunities for people of color and challenge them to do more. 

  • 6 . Find local organizations involved in anti-racism efforts – preferably led by people of color – and help uplift their voices and ideas.

    7 . Take a stand with your wallet. Know the practices of companies that you invest in and the charities that you donate to. Make an effort to shop at small, local businesses owned by people of color when and if you can 

    8 . Seek out films and TV shows which will challenge your notions of race and culture and dive in deeply, learning to see anti-racism in new ways.

    9 . Learn about the “white savior” narrative in storytelling and think critically about why it is done, who it is for, and who it serves.on text goes here

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