List of 25 Anti-Racism Learning Materials to Quickly Adept Your Understanding on the Matter
In the ongoing fight against white supremacy and for the liberation of Black people, it's essential to be an ally and take action. Here are some ways you can contribute and resources to help you understand the issues better.
Wear Your Voice Mag and ZORA Mag, two Black-run news sites, are excellent places to stay informed about current events and issues affecting the Black community. Similarly, LEVEL and Bitch Media provide insightful perspectives on various topics, including race, gender, and culture.
If you're looking for entertainment that sheds light on the Black experience, several documentaries and films are available. "13th" and "The Black Power Mixtape, 1967-1975" are streaming on Netflix, while "The Hate U Give" can be found on Apple TV for free. "When They See Us" is also available on Netflix, and "If Beale Street Could Talk" can be streamed on Hulu. "Just Mercy" is currently free to stream on Apple TV, and "Boyz n the Hood" can be found on Hulu as well.
In terms of literature, books such as "How to Be an Antiracist" by Ibram X. Kendi, "Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot" by Mikki Kendall, "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin, "As Black As Resistance" by Zoé Samudzi and William C. Anderson, "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption" by Bryan Stevenson, "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates, "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison, "The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration" by Isabel Wilkerson, "The Wretched of the Earth" by Frantz Fanon, and several Black people have recently made Twitter threads with PDFs of essential texts available online.
When it comes to outward actions, allies can call out racism in the workplace, donate to causes for and by Black people, buy from Black-owned stores, and explain racism to friends and family. Additionally, there are mental health resources specifically designed for Black women, such as The Loveland Therapy Fund and The Nina Pop Mental Health Recovery Fund, which offer one-time mental health therapy sessions with licensed Black female therapists. The Tony McDade Mental Health Recovery Fund provides similar services with licensed Black male therapists.
It's crucial to remember that being an ally is an ongoing process that requires sustained momentum. Inward action also requires becoming acutely aware of one's privilege and the power that comes with it, and constantly checking in with oneself. Unlearning a lifetime of understanding the world from a perspective of whiteness will take tremendous effort, but it's an essential step towards true allyship.
Lastly, it's important to note that Black people are not obligated to be an ally's emotional backbone and take on unrequited labor. Listening to Black voices is important, but it's equally important to take action and educate oneself. By following these guidelines and utilizing the resources provided, you can become a more effective ally in the fight for Black liberation.
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