Anti-Racism Resources
Interpersonal Racism
Interpersonal Racism is racism that occurs between individuals. This can range from violence and blatant discrimination to various types of microaggressions.
Education and the Disinherited
In elevating my diction, I thought I inched closer to freedom. As I studied the great thinkers like Aristotle and Plato, I thought the world began to value my life more. As I journeyed from elite institution to elite institution and excelled, I knew that I was moments from what Horace Mann pictured. The reality was a blinding light of white supremacy that took years for my eyes to adjust to.
Structural Racism
From the racial wealth gap to environmental disparities, there is a wide range of areas where structural racism affects African Americans. Let’s break down some of them.
Institutional Racism
Racism permeates nearly every institution in the United States, and understanding institutional racism is critical to understanding the experience of African Americans.
Sunday Study 2021
White Privilege
We commonly hear the argument that one believes they do not have white privilege because they grew up in a disadvantaged environment. However, white privilege does not mean your socioeconomic privilege. It means you have not faced hardships specifically because of your race.
Individual Racism
Individual Racism is a person’s own racist beliefs or behaviors - both conscious and unconscious. You may be thinking, “I’m not racist, so I don’t need to learn about individual racism.” However, there are many facets of individual racism that permeate our world outlook whether we recognize it or not.
Becoming an Ally
Becoming an ally is not a one-step process; reading or watching the content in this article alone will not instantly turn you into an ally. It is a lifelong commitment to fighting for racial equity and equality - and this is a good place to start.
Sunday Study
Sundays are often a day for reflection. Each week, we’re sharing an article, podcast, or video in the hopes that you will take time to engage with and reflect upon the message in that content.
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