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Anti-Racism Resources
Anti-Racism Resources
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List of Anti-Racism Resources
Books, Videos, Podcasts, Articles & Movies
SWCA Synod Anti-Racism Facebook Page
Events and Calls to Action for ELCA Clergy and Lay Ally Leaders
"Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation"
John Lewis, July 2020
While my time here has now come to an end, I want you to know that in the last days and hours of my life you inspired me. You filled me with hope about the next chapter of the great American story when you used your power to make a difference in our society. Millions of people motivated simply by human compassion laid down the burdens of division. Around the country and the world you set aside race, class, age, language and nationality to demand respect for human dignity.
"Raising Your Expectations"
Pastor James Phillips, SWCA African Descent Coordinator, at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly on August 10, 2016
Anti-Racism Resources
Books, Videos, Podcasts and Articles
75 Things for White People to do to be Anti-Racist Allies during the COVID-19 quarantine
Children’s Resources:
- 37 Children’s books to support conversations on race and racism
- African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults
- Amazon List of Children’s Books
- Your Kids Aren’t Too Young To Talk About Race
- How to Talk to Kids about Race and Racism
- How White Parents Can Talk About Race
- Talking About Race and Racism with Children
- Talking With Our Children About Race
- Racial & Social Justice Books for Kids
Youth Resources:
- 26 Mini-Films for Exploring Race, Bias and Identity With Students
- Talking About Race and Privilege: Lesson Plan for Middle and High School Students
- Next: Racism (Curriculum for Youth)
- Systematic Injustice Resource
- AntiRacist List of Resources for Youth & Families
- RiseUp Youth Gathering Resource
- ELCA Youth Ministry Resources (MinistryLinks)
- Racism & Law Enforcement Discussion Guide for Youth
General Resources:
- Dialogue on Race by Sparkhouse
- Dr. Robin DiAngelo – YouTube Video on White Fragility
- Dr. Robin DiAngelo – Deconstructing White Privilege Study Guide
- Seeing My Skin Book
- Kaleidoscope Institute Resources
- ELCA Racial Justice Resources
- Civil Rights ToolKit
- 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
- Little Fires Everywhere – Season 1 on HuluNational Museum of African American History and Culture Releases “Talking About Race” Web Portal
- Fuller Institute Multicultural Resources
Episcopalian Resources:
- Spirituality and Racial Justice with Bishop Michael Curry
- Whiteness and Racial Justice with Kelly Brown Douglas,
- Reparation and Racial Justice with Jennifer Harvey
- Theology and Racial Justice with J. Kameron Carter
- Racism and Racial Justice with Eduardo Bonilla-Silva
- Seeing the Face of God in Each Other (Episcopalian)
Movies
The Blood Is at the Doorstep
Useful Links
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