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Anti-Racism Primer for Adults

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They Can't Kill Us All

They Can't Kill Us All

Ferguson, Baltimore, and A New Era in America's Racial Justice Movement

by Lowery, Wesley

Book - 2016

“...The protest chants were never meant to assert the innocence of every slain black man and woman. The protests were an assertion of their humanity and a...Show more “...The protest chants were never meant to assert the innocence of every slain black man and woman. The protests were an assertion of their humanity and a demand for a system of policing and justice that was transparent, equitable, and fair.” Wesley Lowery Show less

“...The protest chants were never meant to assert the innocence of every slain black man and woman. The protests were an assertion of their humanity and a...Show more “...The protest chants were never meant to assert the innocence of every slain black man and woman. The protests were an assertion of their humanity and a demand for a system of policing and justice that was transparent, equitable, and fair.” Wesley Lowery Show less

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The Color of Law

The Color of Law

A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America

by Rothstein, Richard

Book - 2017

“Today’s residential segregation in the North, South, Midwest, and West is not the unintended consequence of individual choices and of otherwise well-mean...Show more “Today’s residential segregation in the North, South, Midwest, and West is not the unintended consequence of individual choices and of otherwise well-meaning law or regulation but of unhidden public policy that explicitly segregated every metropolitan area in the United States.” Richard Rothstein Show less

“Today’s residential segregation in the North, South, Midwest, and West is not the unintended consequence of individual choices and of otherwise well-mean...Show more “Today’s residential segregation in the North, South, Midwest, and West is not the unintended consequence of individual choices and of otherwise well-meaning law or regulation but of unhidden public policy that explicitly segregated every metropolitan area in the United States.” Richard Rothstein Show less

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Between the World and Me

Between the World and Me

by Coates, Ta-Nehisi

Book - 2015

“Perhaps there has been, at some point in history, some great power whose elevation was exempt from the violent exploitation of other human bodies. If the...Show more “Perhaps there has been, at some point in history, some great power whose elevation was exempt from the violent exploitation of other human bodies. If there has been, I have yet to discover it. But this banality of violence can never excuse America, because America makes no claim to the banal. America believes itself exceptional, the greatest and noblest nation ever to exist, a lone champion standing between the white city of democracy and the terrorists, despots, barbarians, and other enemies of civilization." Ta-Nehisi Coates Show less

“Perhaps there has been, at some point in history, some great power whose elevation was exempt from the violent exploitation of other human bodies. If the...Show more “Perhaps there has been, at some point in history, some great power whose elevation was exempt from the violent exploitation of other human bodies. If there has been, I have yet to discover it. But this banality of violence can never excuse America, because America makes no claim to the banal. America believes itself exceptional, the greatest and noblest nation ever to exist, a lone champion standing between the white city of democracy and the terrorists, despots, barbarians, and other enemies of civilization." Ta-Nehisi Coates Show less

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Race Matters

Race Matters

by West, Cornel

Book - 2001

“Of course, the aim of a constitutional democracy is to safeguard the rights of the minority and avoid the tyranny of the majority." Cornel West “Of course, the aim of a constitutional democracy is to safeguard the rights of the minority and avoid the tyranny of the majority." Cornel West Show less

“Of course, the aim of a constitutional democracy is to safeguard the rights of the minority and avoid the tyranny of the majority." Cornel West “Of course, the aim of a constitutional democracy is to safeguard the rights of the minority and avoid the tyranny of the majority." Cornel West Show less

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Citizen

Citizen

An American Lyric

by Rankine, Claudia

Book - 2014

“because white men can't police their imagination black men are dying” Claudia Rankine National Book Critics Circle Award Winner for Poetry “because white men can't police their imagination black men are dying” Claudia Rankine National Book Critics Circle Award Winner for Poetry Show less

“because white men can't police their imagination black men are dying” Claudia Rankine National Book Critics Circle Award Winner for Poetry “because white men can't police their imagination black men are dying” Claudia Rankine National Book Critics Circle Award Winner for Poetry Show less

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The Tradition

The Tradition

by Brown, Jericho

Book - 2019

“I promise if you hear Of me dead anywhere near A cop, then that cop killed me.” Jericho Brown 2020 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Poetry This book is available as both an ebook and a downloadable audiobook through Hoopla. “I promise if you hear Of me dead anywhere near A cop, then that cop killed me.” Jericho Brown 2020 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Poetry This book is available as both an ebook and a downloadable audiobook through Hoopla. Show less

“I promise if you hear Of me dead anywhere near A cop, then that cop killed me.” Jericho Brown 2020 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Poetry This book is available as both an ebook and a downloadable audiobook through Hoopla. “I promise if you hear Of me dead anywhere near A cop, then that cop killed me.” Jericho Brown 2020 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Poetry This book is available as both an ebook and a downloadable audiobook through Hoopla. Show less

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Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race

Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race

by Eddo-Lodge, Reni

Book - 2017

“White people are so used to seeing a reflection of themselves in all representations of humanity at all times, that they only notice it when it’s taken away from them.” Reni Eddo-Lodge “White people are so used to seeing a reflection of themselves in all representations of humanity at all times, that they only notice it when it’s taken away from them.” Reni Eddo-Lodge Show less

“White people are so used to seeing a reflection of themselves in all representations of humanity at all times, that they only notice it when it’s taken away from them.” Reni Eddo-Lodge “White people are so used to seeing a reflection of themselves in all representations of humanity at all times, that they only notice it when it’s taken away from them.” Reni Eddo-Lodge Show less

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James Baldwin

James Baldwin

The Last Interview and Other Conversations

by Baldwin, James

Book - 2014

“It demands great spiritual resilience not to hate the hater whose foot is on your neck, and an even greater miracle of perception and charity not to teach your child to hate.” James Baldwin “It demands great spiritual resilience not to hate the hater whose foot is on your neck, and an even greater miracle of perception and charity not to teach your child to hate.” James Baldwin Show less

“It demands great spiritual resilience not to hate the hater whose foot is on your neck, and an even greater miracle of perception and charity not to teach your child to hate.” James Baldwin “It demands great spiritual resilience not to hate the hater whose foot is on your neck, and an even greater miracle of perception and charity not to teach your child to hate.” James Baldwin Show less

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I'm Still Here

I'm Still Here

Black Dignity in A World Made for Whiteness

by Brown, Austin Channing

Book - 2018

“Our only change at dismantling racial injustice is being more curious about its origins than we are worried about our comfort. It's not a comfortable con...Show more “Our only change at dismantling racial injustice is being more curious about its origins than we are worried about our comfort. It's not a comfortable conversation for any of us. It is risky and messy. It is haunting work to recall the sins of our past." Austin Channing Brown Show less

“Our only change at dismantling racial injustice is being more curious about its origins than we are worried about our comfort. It's not a comfortable con...Show more “Our only change at dismantling racial injustice is being more curious about its origins than we are worried about our comfort. It's not a comfortable conversation for any of us. It is risky and messy. It is haunting work to recall the sins of our past." Austin Channing Brown Show less

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The New Jim Crow

The New Jim Crow

Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness

by Alexander, Michelle

Book - 2012

“As a society, our decision to heap shame and contempt upon those who struggle and fail in a system designed to keep them locked up and locked out says far more about ourselves than it does about them.” Michelle Alexander “As a society, our decision to heap shame and contempt upon those who struggle and fail in a system designed to keep them locked up and locked out says far more about ourselves than it does about them.” Michelle Alexander Show less

“As a society, our decision to heap shame and contempt upon those who struggle and fail in a system designed to keep them locked up and locked out says far more about ourselves than it does about them.” Michelle Alexander “As a society, our decision to heap shame and contempt upon those who struggle and fail in a system designed to keep them locked up and locked out says far more about ourselves than it does about them.” Michelle Alexander Show less

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Stamped From the Beginning

Stamped From the Beginning

The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America

by Kendi, Ibram X.

Book - 2016

“Already, the American mind was accomplishing that indispensable intellectual activity of someone consumed with racist ideas: individualizing White negati...Show more “Already, the American mind was accomplishing that indispensable intellectual activity of someone consumed with racist ideas: individualizing White negativity and generalizing Black negativity. Negative behavior by any Black person became proof of what was wrong with Black people, while negative behavior by any White person only proved what was wrong with that person.” Ibram X. Kendi Show less

“Already, the American mind was accomplishing that indispensable intellectual activity of someone consumed with racist ideas: individualizing White negati...Show more “Already, the American mind was accomplishing that indispensable intellectual activity of someone consumed with racist ideas: individualizing White negativity and generalizing Black negativity. Negative behavior by any Black person became proof of what was wrong with Black people, while negative behavior by any White person only proved what was wrong with that person.” Ibram X. Kendi Show less

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How to Be An Antiracist

How to Be An Antiracist

by Kendi, Ibram X.

Book - 2019

“One either allows racial inequities to persevere, as a racist, or confronts racial inequities, as an antiracist. There is no in-between safe space of “not racist.” The claim of “not racist” neutrality is a mask for racism.” Ibram X. Kendi “One either allows racial inequities to persevere, as a racist, or confronts racial inequities, as an antiracist. There is no in-between safe space of “not racist.” The claim of “not racist” neutrality is a mask for racism.” Ibram X. Kendi Show less

“One either allows racial inequities to persevere, as a racist, or confronts racial inequities, as an antiracist. There is no in-between safe space of “not racist.” The claim of “not racist” neutrality is a mask for racism.” Ibram X. Kendi “One either allows racial inequities to persevere, as a racist, or confronts racial inequities, as an antiracist. There is no in-between safe space of “not racist.” The claim of “not racist” neutrality is a mask for racism.” Ibram X. Kendi Show less

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So You Want to Talk About Race

So You Want to Talk About Race

by Oluo, Ijeoma

Book - 2018

“Being privileged doesn't mean that you are always wrong and people without privilege are always right. It means that there is a good chance you are missing a few very important pieces of the puzzle.” Ijeoma Oluo “Being privileged doesn't mean that you are always wrong and people without privilege are always right. It means that there is a good chance you are missing a few very important pieces of the puzzle.” Ijeoma Oluo Show less

“Being privileged doesn't mean that you are always wrong and people without privilege are always right. It means that there is a good chance you are missing a few very important pieces of the puzzle.” Ijeoma Oluo “Being privileged doesn't mean that you are always wrong and people without privilege are always right. It means that there is a good chance you are missing a few very important pieces of the puzzle.” Ijeoma Oluo Show less

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Me and White Supremacy

Me and White Supremacy

Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become A Good Ancestor

by Saad, Layla F.

Book - 2020

“Here is a radical idea that I would like you to understand: white silence is violence. It actively protects the system. It says I am okay with the way th...Show more “Here is a radical idea that I would like you to understand: white silence is violence. It actively protects the system. It says I am okay with the way things are because they do not negatively affect me and because I enjoy the benefits I receive with white privilege.” Layla F. Saad Show less

“Here is a radical idea that I would like you to understand: white silence is violence. It actively protects the system. It says I am okay with the way th...Show more “Here is a radical idea that I would like you to understand: white silence is violence. It actively protects the system. It says I am okay with the way things are because they do not negatively affect me and because I enjoy the benefits I receive with white privilege.” Layla F. Saad Show less

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White Fragility

White Fragility

Why It's So Hard to Talk to White People About Racism

by DiAngelo, Robin

Book - 2018

"...stopping our racist patterns must be more important than working to convince others that we don't have them. We do have them, and people of color...Show more "...stopping our racist patterns must be more important than working to convince others that we don't have them. We do have them, and people of color already know we have them; our efforts to prove otherwise are not convincing. An honest accounting of these patterns is no small task given the power of white fragility and white solidarity, but it is necessary.” Robin DiAngelo Show less

"...stopping our racist patterns must be more important than working to convince others that we don't have them. We do have them, and people of color...Show more "...stopping our racist patterns must be more important than working to convince others that we don't have them. We do have them, and people of color already know we have them; our efforts to prove otherwise are not convincing. An honest accounting of these patterns is no small task given the power of white fragility and white solidarity, but it is necessary.” Robin DiAngelo Show less

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