"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. (more)
"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/Articles, etc.)
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 Hulu
National 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)