Guides from other Universities
Anti-Oppression - Simmons University
Anti-Racism Resources - Elon University
An Anti-Racist Bookshelf - William & Mary
Black Lives Matter - Cornell
Black Lives Matter - Princeton University Library
DEI Read & Learn - Iowa State University
Readings & Media on Diversity Equity & Inclusion - UMass Amherst
Small Business Antiracist Resources - U.S. business librarians
Research Resources
Here are some key databases and other research tools.
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RetropolisIn this regular feature of The Washington Post, its writers and invited guests provide historical context for contemporary events. Several of the features explain the history of structural racism and anti-racist movements.
Other Relevant Georgetown Guides
Antiracism Resources
Here are some resources to get started and learn more about antiracism.
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Curriculum for White Americans to Educate Themselves on Race and Racism–from Ferguson to CharlestonCitizenship and Social Justice
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Scaffolded Anti-Racist ResourcesThe goal is to facilitate growth for White folks to become allies, and eventually accomplices for anti-racist work.
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White Anti-Racism: Living the Legacy (Teaching Tolerance)Teaching Tolerance is a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack (Peggy McIntosh)This essay first appeared in Peace and Freedom (July/August 1989). The National SEED Project presents it with "Some Notes for Facilitators" by Peggy McIntosh (2010).
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Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Call Number: E185.61 .K358 2016ISBN: 9781568584638Publication Date: 2016
Key Resources
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Resources for Particular CommunitiesFrom GU's Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching & Service. Resources for People of Color; White People; Everyone; Parents; and Higher Education/Educators. Also includes Spiritual/Religious Resources and Statements.
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Justice in JuneChoose how much time you have each day (10, 25, 45 minutes) to become more informed as step one to becoming an active ally to the Black community.
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Charleston SyllabusAfrican American Intellectual History Society
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Racial Equity ToolsRacial Equity Tools is designed to support individuals and groups working to achieve racial equity. This site offers tools, research, tips, curricula and ideas for people who want to increase their own understanding and to help those working toward justice at every level – in systems, organizations, communities and the culture at large.
Bookshelf
This bookshelf contains more general books, fiction and non-fiction. Please see the side tabs for more books on specific topics of interest.
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Call Number: OpenLibrary.org and BP223.Z8 L57943 1999ISBN: 0345379756Publication Date: 1965 -
Between the World and Me by Call Number: Available online and E185.615 .C6335 2015ISBN: 0679645985Publication Date: 2015 -
Blacker the Berry... by Call Number: OpenLibrary.org and PS508.N3 H367 2011ISBN: 068481580XPublication Date: 1970 -
Black Marxism by Call Number: Available online and HX436.5 .R63 1983ISBN: 9780807848296Publication Date: 2000 -
The Bluest Eye by Call Number: OpenLibrary.org and PS3563.O8749 B55 1994ISBN: 9780307278449Publication Date: 2007 -
Dog Whistle Politics by Call Number: Available online and E185.615 .H278 2014ISBN: 9780199964277Publication Date: 2014 -
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The Fire Next Time by Call Number: OpenLibrary.org and E185.61.B195ISBN: 9780613186391Publication Date: 1963 -
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Heavy: An American Memoir by Call Number: E185.97.L394 A3 2018ISBN: 9781501125652Publication Date: 2018 -
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Call Number: OpenLibrary.org and PS3551.N464 Z466ISBN: 9780375507892Publication Date: 1969 -
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Stony the Road: Reconstruction, White Supremacy, and the Rise of Jim Crow by Call Number: E185.61 .G253 2019ISBN: 9780525559535Publication Date: 2019 -
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Call Number: OpenLibrary.org and PS3515.U789 T5ISBN: 9780060916503Publication Date: 1990 -
