Racism and American History
For those new to anti-racism and anti-oppression work, knowing where to begin can be daunting. The Greater Us is keeping a running list of educational resources, organizations, and other material for those who are seeking to intervene and learn to be better allies.
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For notes on how to begin engaging with anti-racism and anti-oppression work, start with this blog post.
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(Note: This section is in the process of being updated.)
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Books
Stamped from the Beginning: A Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi
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Article Collections
Institutionalized Racism: A Syllabus
White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo
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Helpful Video Primers
Systemic Racism Explained (Act.tv)
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Documentaries
Race--The Power of an Illusion (PBS, in 3 parts - available on Kanopy)
13th (Ava DuVernay - available on Netflix)
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Movies & Series
When They See Us (available on Netflix)
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Many thanks to our colleagues in the field, including at VISIONS, Inc., who have contributed to this list!
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