Resources for Engaging in Anti-Racism Work and Practicing Solidarity
Resources for Engaging in Anti-Racism Work (google drive)
Read
We Are Living in a Racism Pandemic (American Psychological Association)
How Higher Ed Can Fight Racism: Speak Up When it’s Hard (Francie Diep, The Chronicle of Higher Education)
Your Black Colleagues May Look Like They’re Okay – Chances Are They’re Not(Danielle Cadet, Refinery29)
Affirming Black Lives Without Inducing Trauma (Teaching Tolerance)
Save the Tears: White Woman’s Guide (Tatiana Mac)
5 Ways White People Can Take Action in Response to White and State-Sanctioned Violence (Medium)
Taking Action in Solidarity with Minneapolis (Indivisible)
Harvard BSA BLM Town Hall PowerPoint (Harvard Black Student Association)
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice (Corinne Shutack, Medium)
How to best be an ally in STEM (Valeria Khuduakova, The Varsity)
11 Terms You Should Know to Better Understand Structural Racism (The Aspen Institute)
Watch & Listen
SEAS/Science Community Conversation: Two Pandemics
What is Systemic Racism? (Race Forward)
Code Switch (NPR)
Can We Talk? Difficult Conversations with Underrepresented People of Color (Kendall Morre)
Stories about being Black in America
What Do I want From White People? (An Illustration of Being Black in America), (What’s Up With Tianna?)
Sorry, I Can’t Just Focus on the Science (Naia Butler-Craig)
Who Gets to Be Afraid in America? (Ibram X. Kendi, The Atlantic)
Book Lists & Watch Lists
Understanding and Dismantling Racism: A Booklist for White Readers (Charis Books & More)
10 Books About Race To Read Instead Of Asking A Personal Of Color To Explain Things To You (Sadie Trombetta, Bustle)
Black Culture Films & Shows (PBS)
Resources for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) to Engage in Self-Care
Read
Surviving & Resisting Hate: A Toolkit for People of Color (Dr. Hector Y. Adams & Dr. Nayeli Y. Chavez-Duenas, #ICRaceLab)
Self-Care Tips for Black People Who Are Struggling With This Very Painful Week(Rachel Miller, Vice)
Self Care For People Of Color After Psychological Trauma (Just Jasmine)
The Four Bodies: A Holistic Toolkit for Coping With Racial Trauma (Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu, Nappy Head Club)
Watch
Dear Bruh: A Eulogy. A Baptism. A Call to Action (Ya’Ke Smith)
Ways to Support
Black Lives Matter: Ways You Can Help
Black Lives Matter: Healing In Action
Harvard Helps: Black Solidarity Charities
How to financially help BLM with No Money/leaving your house
Harvard Counseling Resources
Counseling and Mental Health Services (CMHS) for students, offered by Harvard University Health Services: https://camhs.huhs.harvard.edu/
Confidential help and support for employees, offered by the Employee Assistance Program (EAP): https://hr.harvard.edu/employee-assistance-program
Geoscience Society Supporting Anti-Racism Work
https://www.iris.edu/hq/about_iris/jedi_efforts