Below we share just a few of the many online resources to help educate yourself on Black culture, history and racism in America. If you can’t read now, bookmark it for later: Your eyes can be opened by just one follow.
- Check out and do some reading about the New York Times’ 1619 Project: The 1619 Project is an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine that began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative. Read more about the 1619 project here.
- If you have some sort of platform, hand the microphone over to a person of color this week. If you don’t have a large platform, share the perspective of a person of color on your account or in a class you teach.
- Follow a new activist of color on social media with the intention of listening and learning.
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- Here are a few on Twitter: @OsopePatrisse, @opalayo, @aliciagarza, @bellhooks, @Luvvie, @mharrisperry, @VanJones68, @ava, @thenewjimcrow, @Lavernecox, @deray, @thedididelgado, @TaNehisiCoats, @DeeTwoCents.
- If you’re more keen to Facebook: Ally Henny, Lace on Race, 2 Dope Queens and Amber Ruffin are a few we like.
- Amplify these voices by reading and sharing the words of these Black Activists: White Homework, Rachel Cargle, Brittany Packnett or DeRay McKesson.
- Some other allied organizations are Code2040, CSforAll, Southern Poverty Law Center, Equal Justice Initiative, Reclaim the Block.
Looking to dig a little deeper? Here’s our challenge:
Research a famous person of color from your town/state, write a short paper on them, and share it with a friend, discussion group or platform.
