Resources to Support the Fight Against Racism
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Last week for the first time, I joined the conversation and movement on social media surrounding racism. It’s not something i’ve ever talked about, really to anyone. I’m ashamed that it has taken this long for me to stand up (publicly) for something I believe in. I am sorry.
I have taken the first step, as many other white people have, and that’s the important part. Acknowledging the problem and finding ways to fix it.
I mentioned (on stories) that I had never said much about anything on this topic as I never felt educated. There was always someone who knew more than me, who was better equipped to say the things that needed to be said and do the things that needed to be done. And that was the problem. I expected everyone else to do the work. It did not affect me personally, so I didn’t feel the urge to learn about it more or get involved.
The past few weeks have opened my eyes to that.
There are SO many resources being published all over the internet, but I wanted to share what me and my team have curated. I want to give it a permanent home that lasts longer than a story on my instagram. I also want this to be a resource you (and I) can come back to when i’m ready for the next step. Personally, I am starting by learning more about racism/how to be anti-racist by reading a few books listed below and donating to causes that work to fix the system moving forward (Campaign Zero is working to end police violence and the Bail Project is helping keep protestors out of the jail system). I’ve followed several people from the Black community that are businesses i want to support, women sharing their knowledge, facts and things i can learn more from, and shops that i can continue to buy from as time moves on.
We can’t do everything at once. So start with what you can. If you can read a book… read one and teach yourself something. I’m right there with you taking the first steps towards learning what we can do to contribute.
Here is what we have come up with so far. We will be adding to this as we find new resources for you all.
places to donate
books to read
Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill Collins
How To Be An Antiracist - Ibram X. Kendi
I Know Why The Caged Birds Sing - Maya Angelou
Just Mercy - Bryan Stevenson
So You Want To Talk About Race - Ijeoma Oluo
White Fragility - Robin DiAngelo
Me and White Supremacy - Layla F. Saad
This Will Be My Undoing - Morgan Jerkins
The Bluest Eye - Toni Morrison
accounts to follow
@rachel.cargle / Write
@laylafsaad / Author
@moemotivate / Anti-Racism Educator
@iamrachelricketts / Author + Racial Justice Educator
@hey.candace / Body Positivity Advocate
@nowhitesaviors / Education
@sugartaylorco / Designer, Event Planner, + Artist
@candacemaryinteriors / Interior Design
@eneiawhiteinteriors / Interior Design
@chicbynicole / Wedding Coordination
@theletterwell / Calligraphy
@avapiperco / Calligraphy
@loveoffering / Artist + Write
@calligraphersofcolor founded by @amandareiddesigns
@candace_carson / Lettering
@caritapapier / Lettering
Businesses To Support
Golde - wellness + beauty
Brother Vellies - sustainable shoes + accessories
BLK + GRN - all natural marketplace by all black artisans
Soukie Modern / Soukie Kasbah - Moroccan rugs + their beautiful airbnb
Predominantly Black - candles + accessories
Lolly Lolly Ceramics - ceramics
Elan Byrd - wall hangings + art
Romy Studio - small batch statement earrings
podcasts
1619 by New York Times
About Race with Reni Eddo-Lodge
Movies / TV Shows
13th - Netflix
American Son - Netflix
Dear White People - Netflix
See You Yesterday - Netflix
When They See Us - Netflix
If Beale Street Could Talk - Hulu
The Hate U Give - Hulu
Selma - Available to Rent
As a team, and as a company utilizing our reach on social media, we will begin to share resources weekly. We have the ability to put new eyes on creators, knowledge, and helpful resources. I hope that this new series will expand both our, and our communities, network and knowledge beyond what we’ve previously been exposed to.