Learning Library
Learning Tools
Pro-Black Resources
Race Equity
Communications
History & Context
Black History
Docuseries
High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America – available on Netflix
The 1619 Project – available on Hulu
Documentaries
13th – available in full on YouTube & Netflix
TEDx Talks
How Banning the African Drum Gave Birth to American Music by: Chris Johnson – available on YouTube
Black History is American History by: Okalani Dawkins
Video Playlist
Crash Course: Black American History by: Clint Smith
Books
High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America by: Jessica B. Harris
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by: Michelle Alexander
How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery in America by: Clint Smith
The Whiteness of Wealth: How the Tax System Impoverishes Black Americans and How We Can Fix It by: Dorothy A. Brown
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race by: Beverly Daniel Tatum
Articles
How Black Culture has Shaped American Dance History by: Charise Roberts
African American Influence on American Music by: Smithsonian Music
The Soundtrack of History: How Black Music has Shaped American Culture Through Time by: Maya Eaglin (MSNBC)
Podcasts
Undistracted by: Brittany Packnett Cunningham
I didn’t Know, Maybe You Didn’t Either by: B Dhat
Black History for Real by Franchesca Ramsey and Conscious Lee
The Fight to Keep Black Moms and Babies Alive by: Washington Post
Other Resources
F.D. Signifier/Signified B Sides (YouTube Creator)
National Museum of African American History and Culture Curated Stories (Website)
Black Washington (App)
Sunn m’Cheaux on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube (Professor)
Native American History & Indigeneity
Native Hope:
Native American History, Life, and Culture
The Restoration of Native American Life and Culture
Racial Equity Tools: Indigeneity Resources
Bioneers: Indigeneity Resources
Queen’s University: Decolonizing and Indigenizing
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families: Native American Heritage Month Resources
Women of Color History
Issue Awareness
Important Readings
Mental Health
Helplines
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America — 1-240-485-1001
The National Alliance on Mental Illness — 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
The Suicide Prevention Lifeline —1-800-273-8255
The Association of Black Psychologists — 1-301-449-3082
SAMHSA’s National Helpline [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration]
Online Therapy Platforms Reviewed by Mental Health Experts
Source: HelpGuide
“We know that getting access to affordable mental health care as soon as you need it has become, for some, an insurmountable task. Online therapy can help connect you to a licensed professional who can help—fast. We found that the average cost, without insurance, for a weekly online therapy session was $81, and the average monthly subscription for online therapy with four live sessions cost $325. To help you find the best platforms, our Handbook team researched 70 sites, signed up and tested 14 excellent options, and narrowed our list down to the top seven that we recommend.”
7 best online therapy services of 2024
Here are our top affordable online therapy platforms:
- BetterHelp: Best overall
- Talkspace: Best for using insurance
- Online-Therapy.com: Best for making lasting changes
- Sesame: Fastest appointment time
We recommend these platforms if you are looking for a specific type of care:
- Brightside: Best for psychiatry and medication management
- ReGain: Best for couples
- Zocdoc: Best provider directory
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Self Care for BIPOC Communities
Resources for Black Communities
Therapy for Black Girls website
Dear Black Women Project website
Mentoring is a MUST: Liberating Black Males through Mentoring
ACE Academy: Academy for Creating Excellence (ACE) exists to prepare men of color for excellence through the core values of FAMILY, ACADEMICS, MOTIVATION, and ENVIRONMENT (FAME).
Black Virtual Wellness Directory
Mental Health Issues Facing the Black Community
Self-Care Tips for Black People Who Are Struggling With This Very Painful Week
“The Safe Place” – an app geared towards Black community
Live Another Day: Resources to Support Black People
For BIPOC Communities
Caucus Resources from Racial Equity Tools
The Wisdom of Caucusing for People of Color (Roots of Justice)
Witnessing Each Other: Reflections on Our Asian Affinity Space by Learkana Chong (CompassPoint)
Race Caucusing in an Organizational Context: A POC’s Experience by Kad Smith (CompassPoint)
Why People of Color Need Spaces Without White People by Kelsey Blackwell (The Arrow)
Surviving & Resisting Hate: A Toolkit For People of Color
Resources for People with Intersectional Identities
For White People
Caucus Resources from Racial Equity Tools
Disrupting White Supremacy Culture: Reflection Questions for white People Working for Racial Justice by Maggie Potapchuk (MP Associates)
White Anti-Racist Culture Building Toolkit (AWARE-LA)
Tips for White Trainers Leading Multi-Racial Groups by Celia Kutz (Training For Change)
Becoming an Anti-Racist White Ally: How a White Affinity Group Can Help by Ali Michael and Mary C. Conger (University of Pennsylvania, Perspectives on Urban Education)
Building an Effective White Caucus (Roots of Justice)
Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites
Going to the Root: How White Caucuses Contribute to Racial Justice by Alex Vlasic (The Arrow)
Separatism by Paul Kivel
White Anti-Racism Affinity Groups: I Used To Be A Skeptic, But Now I’m An Evangelist by Justin C. Cohen
Important Readings
A comprehensive list of resources, books, films, to read, and resources for white people – READ MORE
A list of tiered resources for white people working toward anti-racism – READ MORE
IMPORTANT READING: Becoming an Anti-Racist White Ally: How a White Affinity Group can Help
For LGBTQ+ Communities
Resources
For Educators
Social Justice
Supporting Students
For Neurodiverse Community
Tools and Resources
For Children
What You Can Do
Protesting
Joining Racial Justice Groups
Give
I Run With Maud – Justice for Amaud Arbery Fundraiser
Justice for Breonna Taylor Petition and Fundraiser
National Bailout Fund – Free Black Mamas (the website is a little slow, please have patience if you wish to donate)