5 Race Equity Resources You Need To Check Out

Welcome to our biweekly edition of 5 Race Equity Resources You Need To Check Out! Here you'll find the top reads, podcasts, books, reports, and workshop opportunities that can help you on your race equity journey.

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1. In this passionate response to the recent Supreme Court decision, foundation leaders from The Skillman Foundation , Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan , The Kresge Foundation , and Ford Foundation speak about the fallacy of racial neutrality in college admissions. The op-ed discussed the undeniable benefits of diversity in education, workplaces, and communities, exposes the stacked deck against certain races, poverty levels, and disabilities, and calls for a reform in a system that desperately needs it. Racial Neutrality Does Not Exist: Why Affirmative Action Actually Benefits ALL of Us ↗️

“Refusing to acknowledge race doesn’t make the exquisite design of racism disappear. It makes it take hold even stronger.”

2. Discover the connection between racism and health in this Vox article by Margo Snipe . Chronic stress from living in an unjust society takes a toll on the well-being of Black communities, leading to inflammatory diseases, premature aging, and higher health risks. Explore how structural racism affects housing, education, income, and healthcare, perpetuating health disparities and read personal stories and experiences that shed light on the hidden costs of racism. A Racist Society is Detrimental to Your Health ↗️

“African American health, if left to its own devices, is actually quite good. It’s the social pressures of racism and discrimination that lead to the weathering, and ultimately, the increase in chronic disease and premature death.” - Dr. Tony Iton

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3. YES! Media speaks with more than a dozen prominent organizers, activists, and leaders, including U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), actor and activist Kendrick Sampson, and long-time organizer Kenniss Henry of NCOBRA, about what they would wish for if they could “wave a magic wand” to do one thing that would bring this country closer to realizing reparations for Black Americans. Movement Leaders Dream Big for Reparations ↗️

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4. Embark on a compelling podcast journey with hosts Crystal Echo Hawk and Lashay Wesley as they uncover the crimes of Native American boarding schools. In this true crime series from IllumiNative Org , explore the controversial history of Red Cloud Indian School and its impact on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Witness the quest for justice, intergenerational trauma, and the pursuit of truth and healing. American Genocide Podcast ↗️

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5. The Black Leadership Institute (BLI) connects, inspires, and uplifts senior-level Black leaders shaping social impact across the country and across sectors. The transformative eighteen-month fellowship program from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice connects a national cohort addressing outcome disparities. It includes regional convenings, virtual sessions, executive coaching, retreats, and a focus on personal well-being. Applications are open until 8/18 for the winter 2024 cohort! Apply here ↗️

More than Fragility: A Deep Dive into Understanding & Dismantling Whiteness - Jul 20, Aug 17 & Sep 21, 2023, 12 – 3 pm ET (11am-2pm CT / 10am-1pm MT / 9am-12pm PT). Register here.

Indian 101 Workshop - Aug 1, 2023, 3 pm – 5 pm ET (2pm-4pm CT / 1pm-3pm MT / 12pm-2pm PT). Register here.

We Can Get There From Here: Exploring Racial Liberation - Aug 10, Sep 14 & Oct 5, 2023, 12 – 3 pm ET (11am-2pm CT / 10am-1pm MT / 9am-12pm PT). Register here.

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