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One Book 2021-2022: So You Want to Talk about Race

One Book Research and Resource Guide for "So You Want to Talk About Race"

What Can You Do?

Chapter 16: I Just Got Called Racist, What Do I Do Now?

White Supremacy is, as I've said earlier, insidious by design. The racism required to uphold White Supremacy is woven into every area of our lives. There is no way you can inherit white privilege from birth, learn racist white supremacist history in schools, consume racist and white supremacist movies and films, work in a racist and white supremacist workforce, and vote for racist and white supremacist governments and not be racist.

- From "So You Want To Talk About Race," Chapter 16

Educate Yourself

Educating yourself on various race-related subtopics is a great way to start making positive changes. Consider the books, in print or online, listed above, as well as the many links to articles, websites, and resources listed on this page.

Speaking up & Having Hard Conversations

Checking Your Privilege & Intersectionality

Videos

Use the links below to view films on the topic of how to better educate yourself and become an ally.

Source: "Ijeoma Oluo On Talking About Race And Racism" by New York State Writers Institute, is licensed under a Standard YouTube License.

Source: "How Just Six Words Can Spark Conversation About Race in America" by The Atlantic, is licensed under a Standard YouTube License.

Source: "Let's Get Uncomfortable: It's Time to Talk About Race | | Lori Mayo | TEDxWCMephamHigh" by TEDx Talks, is licensed under a Standard YouTube License.

Source: "A Conversation With White People On Race | Op-Docs | The New York Times" by The New York Times, is licensed under a Standard YouTube License.

Source: "How to Talk to Kids About Race" by The Atlantic, is licensed under a Standard YouTube License.

Websites

LinkedIn Learning Courses

There are a collection of video courses in LinkedIn Learning - a resource you can access through the library. Use the links below to view some of the featured courses.