This challenge was created by Dr. Eddie Moore, America & Moore, LLC. Image credit to Westminster Presbyterian Church.
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Begin with LibGuide for Anti-Racism and Black Liberation - Heather Martin created this guide with contributions from Arianne Hartsell-Gundy, Dee McCullough, and Danette Pachtner.
Antiracist Baby by Ibram X. Kendi
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White Librarianship in Blackface: Diversity Initiatives in LIS by April Hathcock. Whiteness—an ideological practice that can extend beyond notions of racial supremacy to other areas of dominance—has permeated every aspect of librarianship, extending even to the initiatives we claim are committed to increasing diversity. This state of affairs, however, need not remain. This article examines the ways in which whiteness controls diversity initiatives in LIS, particularly in light of the application requirements set upon candidates.
Damage Limitation by Sara Ahmed, discusses how diversity often takes institutional form as damage limitation.
How White People Got Made, by Quinn Norton, exploring where the term “white people” comes from and which ethnic groups have and have not been able to become “white” through US history.
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Algorithmic Bias and Fairness: Crash Course AI - discusses five common types of algorithmic bias
Stone Ghosts: A Journey Through The Confederate South, From Charlottesville To Selma - NBC News clip on Confederate Civil War monuments
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Back to Natural - 75-minute documentary film that takes a look at the intersection of hair, politics, and identity in Black communities.
Exploring the Emotions of White Racism and Antiracism
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The Ferguson Effect on Local Activism and Community Memory - digital activism
TED Talks to Help You Understand Racism in America
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Slavery After Freedom - Vice clip with genealogist Antoinette Harrell
White Like Me: Race, Racism & White Privilege in America
The Great Migration and the power of a single decision | Isabel Wilkerson TedTalk
Everyday Inclusion Begins with Me: Diversity and Intergroup Communication in the Workplace - ACRL workshop
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Why are Black & White Funerals STILL Separate? - Ask a Mortician with Caitlin Doughty
These Divers Search For Slave Shipwrecks and Discover Their Ancestors | National Geographic
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Reflecting and Journaling is a crucial piece of the challenge. Plan to take time everyday to reflect on what you choose to do, what you’re learning, and how you are feeling. Difficult emotions such as shame and anger, though uncomfortable to feel, can guide you to deeper self-awareness about how power and privilege impacts you and the people in your life. At the very least, use the “Reflect” space on the tracking tool.
Extra creditExtras: Expressions of Black Joy and Creativity
In addition to all of the other readings, documentaries, and action, there should also be space for the viewing of artistic or joyful or creative Black expression. Should you be inclined, please stream/peruse these at your leisure:
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