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Martin Luther King Jr Day - Anti-Racist Resources

Events of this past year have brought racism to the forefront of our minds in the U.S. As today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we wanted to provide our readers with some wonderful resources, including anti-racist books, organizations, and podcasts. Please note that this isn't a comprehensive list by any means, but it can be a starting place. If there are any resources that you think we should check out, leave a comment to let us know!

The time is always right to do what is right.
-Martin Luther King, Jr.

Books:

  • How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
  • Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson
  • White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin Diangelo
  • Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
  • Tears We Cannot Stop by Michael Eric Dyson
  • Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi
  • The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities by Rhonda V. Magee
  • So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
  • Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Brittney Cooper
  • Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
  • I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown

Organizations:

Again, this is not meant to be a comprehensive list - simply a place where you can begin or continue your journey. Please also note that several of the books included above may not be available at the DSLCC Library. If you need assistance in locating anything on this list, please don't hesitate to reach out. Remember that we're always here to help!
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