Anti-Racism Resources
This page will be updated regularly to add new information about resources related to dismantling racism and white supremacy. Please double-check any resources that you find since some people are trying to capitalize on this moment. Prioritize spending money on things that are produced within communities of color, and listening to the voices and expertise from within those communities (more than from people outside the community talking about them).
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Where to Donate (put your money where your values are):
- NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund: https://www.naacpldf.org/
- Movement for Black Lives: https://m4bl.org/
- Cosecha (Immigrant Rights): https://www.lahuelga.com/
- 136 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html
- 7 Native American / Indigenous Organizations to Donate to: https://www.bustle.com/p/7-native-american-organizations-to-donate-to-for-the-indigenous-peoples-march-15862457
- UNCF (formerly United Negro College Fund): https://uncf.org/
- American Indian College Fund: https://collegefund.org/
Groups to Get Involved With (put your time where your values are):
- NAACP: https://www.naacp.org/
- Movement for Black Lives: https://m4bl.org/
- Movimiento Cosecha (Immigrant Rights): https://www.lahuelga.com/
- Showing up for Racial Justice (anti-racism group for white people): https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/
Books and Reading Lists:
- 20 Books about Racism and White Privilege: https://www.prevention.com/life/g32767356/anti-racism-books/
- NY Times List, Anti-Racism Reading for Kids: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/02/parenting/kids-books-racism-protest.html
- 62 Books by Black Authors (fiction & non-fiction): https://ideas.ted.com/62-great-books-by-black-authors-recommended-by-ted-speakers/
Movies / Videos:
- TED Talks about Race & Racism: https://www.ted.com/topics/race
- Netflix shows and movies: https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/movies-tv/g32770452/netflix-shows-that-expertly-address-racism/
- 10 Black History Documentaries: http://www.pbs.org/black-culture/explore/10-black-history-documentaries-to-watch/
- 18 Movies & Documentaries about Race in the U.S.: https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/g32744961/movies-about-race-racism/
- 19 Movies about Race that Every White Person Needs to Watch: https://www.bustle.com/p/19-movies-about-race-every-white-person-needs-to-watch-from-fruitvale-station-to-do-the-right-thing-8605651
- 20 Movies & TV Shows that Explore Race: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2020/06/05/stream-these-20-compelling-movies-tv-shows-racism-america/3135829001/
- Good TV Shows for watching with older kids / adolescents: Blackish (all episodes on Hulu); One Day at a Time (new version, on Netflix)
Audio / Podcasts:
- 9 Podcasts that don’t Whitewash Race: https://www.yesmagazine.org/social-justice/2019/04/29/podcasts-race-racism/
- 12 Podcasts that Discuss Race and Racism: https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/g32755790/podcasts-about-race-racism/
- NPR Code Switch (analysis of race & identity): www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch
- Yo, is this Racist? (funny + thoughtful responses to that question): yoisthisracist.com
- All my Relations (Indigenous experiences): www.allmyrelationspodcast.com
- About Race (conversations about race in the U.S.): https://www.showaboutrace.com/
- About Race (British author Reni Eddo-Lodge): https://www.aboutracepodcast.com/
- Come Through with Rebecca Carroll (interviews with a variety of guests): www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/come-through
- Seeing White (attention to whiteness and white privilege in the U.S.): www.sceneonradio.org/seeing-white
- The Nod (Black culture & pop culture): https://gimletmedia.com/shows/the-nod
- Asian Enough (Asian-American perspectives): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/asian-enough/id1501446978
- Identity Politics (explores race, culture, gender, and faith): http://identitypoliticspod.com/
- Still Processing (pop culture analysis): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/still-processing/id1151436460
- Pod Save the People (perspectives on current news): crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-the-people
- Tamarindo (Latinx perspectives): www.tamarindopodcast.com
- The Stoop (under-discussed Black American experiences): www.thestoop.org
Blogs / Websites / Compilations of Information:
- Good Black News: https://goodblacknews.org/
- National Museum of African American History and Culture: https://nmaahc.si.edu/
- National Museum of the American Indian: https://americanindian.si.edu/
- Well-Indexed Information about Many Topics: http://whitesforracialequity.org/web-resources/
- Unitarian Universalist Association Anti-Racism Resources: https://www.uua.org/topics/anti-racism
Online Trainings / Virtual Classes
- One month of resources for becoming a better ally to the Black community, in 10 minute, 25 minute, or 45 minute daily segments: https://justiceinjune.org/
- Building Racial Equity Trainings (Race Forward): https://www.raceforward.org/trainings
- 8 Online Workshops & Trainings: https://www.wellandgood.com/good-advice/anti-racism-workshops-classes/
- 7 Courses in Anti-Racism: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/these-7-courses-will-teach-you-how-to-be-anti-racist/ar-BB15za4N
Local Resources (Stoughton & Nearby):
- Revolution to Inspire Empowerment Center (Stoughton): http://rtiec.org/
- Voice of Reason radio program (host Tamisha Civil lives in Stoughton): https://590amtheword.com/radioshow/6437
- Stoughton Diversity and Inclusion Organization: https://www.facebook.com/StoughtonDiversityInclusion/