Anti-Racist Resources: To Read, Watch, Listen, and Take Action
At Your Kompas Inc, our passion for compassion extends to all living beings, and right now we’re focused on amplifying the voices of those who have been silenced for far too long. We wholeheartedly believe #BlackLivesMatter. We are committed to educating ourselves and our audiences on how to be an anti-racist, how to fight for justice, and how to stand up and use our voice in this pivotal moment, and for the rest of our lives.
There are endless ways in which we can take action to support our fellow human beings, from donating to empowering non-profits to ordering plant-based food from Black-owned businesses; one of the most important actions we can take right now is to educate ourselves and our communities on the importance of anti-racism.
Read These Books
Me And White Supremacy
by Layla Saad
Me and White Supremacy: A 28-Day Challenge to Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor leads readers through a journey of understanding their white privilege and participation in white supremacy, so that they can stop (often unconsciously) inflicting damage on black, indigenous and people of color, and in turn, help other white people do better, too. The book goes beyond the original workbook by adding more historical and cultural contexts, sharing moving stories and anecdotes, and includes expanded definitions, examples, and further resources.
So You Want To Talk About Race
by Ijeoma Oluo
"[T]his book is much-needed and timely. It is more than a primer on racism. It is a comprehensive conversation guide." - National Review of Books
White Fragility
This book explicates the dynamics of White Fragility and how we might build our capacity in the on-going work towards racial justice.
How To Be An Anti-Racist
In his memoir, Kendi weaves together an electrifying combination of ethics, history, law, and science--including the story of his own awakening to antiracism--bringing it all together in a cogent, accessible form. He begins by helping us rethink our most deeply held, if implicit, beliefs and our most intimate personal relationships (including beliefs about race and IQ and interracial social relations) and reexamines the policies and larger social arrangements we support. How to Be an Antiracist promises to become an essential book for anyone who wants to go beyond an awareness of racism to the next step of contributing to the formation of a truly just and equitable society.
Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race
by Reni Eddo-Lodge
“An incisive and uncompromising commentator on the iniquities of oppression … Comprehensive and journalistic, the book leaves a devastating trail of case histories, statistical and anecdotal evidence, personal stories and opinion about the manifestation of overt and covert racism … Eddo-Lodge is a gifted writer, with a talent for bringing together debates around race, gender and class in a timely and accessible way” – Times Literary Supplement
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You
by Ibram X. Kendi
Through a gripping, fast-paced, and energizing narrative written by beloved award-winner Jason Reynolds, this book shines a light on the many insidious forms of racist ideas--and on ways readers can identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their daily lives.
Be The Bridge
”This power-packed guide helps readers deepen their understanding of historical factors and present realities, equipping them to participate in the ongoing dialogue and to serve as catalysts for righteousness, justice, healing, transformation, and reconciliation.
Read These Books With Your Kids
Antiracist Baby
by Ibram X Kendi
From the National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning and How to Be an Antiracist comes a fresh new board book that empowers parents and children to uproot racism in our society and in ourselves.
Something Happened in Our Town
By Marianne Celano, PhD, ABPP, Marietta Collins, PhD, and Ann Hazzard, PhD, ABPP
Something Happened in Our Town follows two families — one White, one Black — as they discuss a police shooting of a Black man in their community. The story aims to answer children's questions about such traumatic events, and to help children identify and counter racial injustice in their own lives.
Includes an extensive Note to Parents and Caregivers with guidelines for discussing race and racism with children, child-friendly definitions, and sample dialogues.
Hair Love
by Matthew A Cherry
It’s up to Daddy to give his daughter an extra-special hair style in this ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters, from Academy-Award winning director and former NFL wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry and New York Times bestselling illustrator Vashti Harrison.
We’re Different, We’re The Same
by Bobbi Jane Kates
Elmo and his Sesame Street friends help teach toddlers and the adults in their lives that everyone is the same on the inside, and it's our differences that make this wonderful world, which is home to us all, an interesting—and special—place.
Each Kindness
by Jacqueline Woodson
This unforgettable book is written and illustrated by the award-winning team that created The Other Side and the Caldecott Honor winner Coming On Home Soon. With its powerful anti-bullying message and striking art, it will resonate with readers long after they’ve put it down.
Resist
by Veronica Chambers
A perfect tool for young readers as they grow into the leaders of tomorrow, Veronica Chambers’s inspiring collection of profiles—along with Senator Cory Booker’s stirring foreword—will inspire readers of all ages to stand up for what’s right.
Not My Idea
by Anastasia Higginbotham
"A necessary children's book about whiteness, white supremacy, and resistance. Important, accessible, needed." —Kirkus
Watch These Videos & Documentaries
Explained: The Racial Wealth Gap
Time: The Kalief Browder Story
This 6 part series traces the tragic case of Kalief Browder, a Bronx teen who spent three horrific years in jail, despite never being convicted of a crime.
When They See Us
Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park. Based on the true story.
13th
In this thought-provoking documentary, scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom.
Who Killed Malcom X?
Decades after the assassination of African American leader Malcolm X, an activist embarks on a complex mission seeking truth in the name of justice.
Did You Wonder Who Fired The Gun?
Wilkerson spins a frightening tale, incorporating “To Kill A Mockingbird,” the ms=usic of Janelle Mone and Phil Ochs, and Rosa Parks’ investigation into the Recy Taylor case for a gripping investigation into our collective past and its echoes into the present day.
The Hate U Give
Based on the best-selling novel, The Hate U Give tells the story of Starr Carter, who lives in two worlds: the poor, black neighborhood where she resides and the mostly white prep school she attends. This uneasy balance is shattered when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood friend by a policeman. Facing pressures from all sides, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what’s right.
New York Times’ 1619
“An audio series on how slavery has transformed America, connecting past and present through the oldest form of storytelling.”
NPR’s Code Switch
“Remember when folks used to talk about being "post-racial"? Well, we're definitely not that. We're a multi-racial, multi-generational team of journalists fascinated by the overlapping themes of race, ethnicity and culture, how they play out in our lives and communities, and how all of this is shifting.”
The Equal Justice Initiative’s Lynching In America
“Equal Justice Initiative has documented the lynchings of over 4,000 African Americans between 1877 and 1950. In this series, hear how this era of racial terror lynchings continues to shape America to this day.”
Intersectionality Matters with Kimberlé Crenshaw
“The podcast that brings intersectionality to life.”
The #GroundingsPodcast
“The #GroundingsPodcast is a place where organizing, theory, and history come in contact with dialogue, experience, and storytelling. The title "Groundings" is in honor of the revolutionary educator Walter Rodney, whose concept of "groundings" as a form of radical, political, dialogic, and communal education continues to inspire today. Groundings: we sit, we listen, we talk, we share, and we learn. The podcast is hosted by Devyn Springer with production help from Christopher Hollis.”
Angela Glover Blackwell’s Radical Imagination
“On Radical Imagination, we don't just talk about big issues like inequality, racism, housing insecurity, and more. We meet the people creating bold, inspiring solutions. Hosted by Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder-in-Residence at PolicyLink, Radical Imagination focuses on radical solutions to our society’s most pressing problems. It features conversations with thinkers and changemakers from multiple fields working to deliver equity wins at scale.”
Donate To These Non Profits
Black Lives Matter
BLM’s #WhatMatters2020 will focus on issues concerning racial injustice, police brutality, criminal justice reform, Black immigration, economic injustice, LGBTQIA+ and human rights, environmental injustice, access to healthcare, access to quality education, and voting rights and suppression.
This initiative will inspire and motivate people to ask themselves and their candidates are you really addressing What Matters in 2020?
Race Forward
Founded in 1981, Race Forward brings systemic analysis and an innovative approach to complex race issues to help people take effective action toward racial equity. Founded in 2002, CSI catalyzes community, government, and other institutions to dismantle structural racial inequity and create equitable outcomes for all. In 2017, Race Forward united with Center for Social Inclusion to become the new Race Forward.