There are so many books, movies and podcast about the black experience and history
The books that I am going to start reading to educate myself are:
Black Feminist thought by Patricia Hill Collins
How To Be An Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad
The New Jim Crow: Mass incarceration in the Age of Colour Blindness by Michelle Alexander
The podcasts that I have begun to listen too are:
1619
About Race
Code Switch (NPR)
Pod Save the People
Momentum: race Forward podcast
The Tv show and movies that I will be watching to educate myself:
13th
American Son
Black power mixtape
Clemency
Dear white people
Right now, it is important that we pay attention to the news and what is happening in our world.
I’ll vote for politicians that share my values to promote equality and inclusivity. When we all vote towards people who support these values. We are very powerful when we all come together to support this group to create change in our society.
Speaking up when I hear people using oppressive language. Letting your friends know that they have been using language that was offensive to others. Starting with having the conversation with your friends and family. Working to be an ally for those who are a part of this community
I'm far from being able to be all high and mighty. I’m not perfect at being ally and we are all learning how to become better people and a better more inclusive society. I’m going to be trying, learning and failing. Constructive criticism is always helpful. The last thing I would like to do.
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