Via Derrick Clifton and Everyday Feminism: September 27, 2014 by Derrick Clifton Originally published on Mic and cross-posted here with their permission. Let’s face it: Most white people don’t like being accused of racism or hearing that they have white privilege. For many whites, these types of accusations have nasty connotations, hearkening back to slavery, colonialism, rape, genocide, segregation, … Read More
Via Ashanté Reese and SA Smythe: These resources are to support anyone who’s interested in learning more about abolition. The texts vary, and there are many different viewpoints and approaches to theorizing and working toward abolition. Some of what is included doesn’t mention abolition specifically but may offer some historical and political education. Use what … Read More
Via Broadway for Black Lives Matter Again: Not Your Average Summer Reading List: A Resource Goody Bag to Aide the Journey of Unpacking/Unlearning Bias A few tips: Always start with Black stories written by Black Authors. Give yourself grace, don’t be afraid to ask questions, ask for help, and make mistakes; that’s how we grow. … Read More
Via Anna Stamborski, Nikki Zimmermann, Bailie Gregory: Scaffolded Anti-Racist Resources This is a working document for scaffolding anti-racism resources. The goal is to facilitate growth for white folks to become allies, and eventually accomplices for anti-racist work. These resources have been ordered in an attempt to make them more accessible. We will continue to add … Read More
Via Slave Play: RESOURCES A LIST OF ARTICLES, FILMS, AND BOOKS TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND SLAVE PLAY FROM A HISTORICAL CONTEXT. ESSAYS “VENUS IN TWO ACTS.” SAIDIYA HARTMAN, SMALL AXE, 2008. Hartman maps out the systemic violence visited upon the bodies and memories of enslaved black women and girls. “WHITE FRAGILITY.” ROBIN DIANGELO, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CRITICAL PEDAGOGY, 2011. The author examines the … Read More
Via Nina Berman: By Nina Berman on May 29th, 2020 Print/Save as PDF Resources for Political Demonstrations Against Police Violence ANTI-RACISM/ANTI-OPPRESSION As we can see in the widespread protests against the murder of George Floyd, people are filled with rage and grief at his individual death and at the systemic violence against Black people in this country. As … Read More
