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experiential racism
ANTI-RACISM
6 ways to be antiracist, because being 'not racist' isn't enough Rebecca Ruiz. The author delineates six ways in which one must behave if they are to be truly against racism, based on the book, "How to Be an Antiracist", by Ibram X. Kendi.
The Urgent Need for Antiracist Education Christina Torres. The author lists the myriad of reasons and some resources for becoming antiracist in education.
DIVERSITY FATIGUE
Is there a Cure for Diversity Fatigue? Emma Kinnucan. The word Diversity creates the feeling the powers-that-be that changing their ways should be a tall order for them. The question begs — what is it about this work that makes it so difficult. Who is at the top and who’s not, and who is given the space to make THE decisions.
Overcoming Diversity Fatigue Kari Heistad. This resource delineates the “seven main causes for diversity fatigue that we have seen in our work”: “lack of senior executive endorsement and involvement”, “lack of a diversity plan”, “diversity activities are not connected to the business case”, “activities are sporadic”, the importance of ongoing and analytical communication, and “lack of manager and executive accountability”. It then lays out “3 Steps for Moving Forward and Overcoming the Fatigue”, which include “(Re)Develop[ing] a Strong Business Case for Diversity”, the need for “Senior Level Engagement and Support”, and “Manager and Employee Engagement”.
The Year in "Diversity Fatigue" Hua Hsu. Diversity has become meaningless and disassociated from the origin of the term. Some must get past their so-called fatigue, and make space for the folks who really experience it to have their say in all ways artistic and ideological.
HEALING
Caring for Each Other: Philanthropy in Communities of Color Lisa Duran. A critical look at the racist and classist view of traditional philanthropy which ignores the rich history of the manners in which different ethnic cultures have been philanthropic.
Healing the Soul Wound: Trauma-Informed Counseling for Indigenous Communities Eduardo Duran. "Eduardo Duran―a psychologist working in Indian country―draws on his own clinical experience to provide guidance to counselors working with Native Peoples. Translating theory into actual day-to-day practice, Duran presents case materials that illustrate effective intervention strategies for prevalent problems, including substance abuse, intergenerational trauma, and internalized oppression."
The Future of Healing: Shifting From Trauma Informed Care to Healing Centered Engagement Shawn Ginwright, Ph.D. Ginwright discusses the history of the practice of Trauma Informed Care and argues the need to now move in the direction of Healing Centered Engagement, which has an asset-driven approach rather than the deficit model.
INTERNALIZED RACISM
An Internalized Racism/Oppression Inventory for People of Color Cultural Bridges to Justice. A resource for people of color to interrogate their own social conditioning.
Talking to my Asian Family about Anti-Asian racism Julie Feng. An Asian-American's story of confronting her own and forcing her family to confront their own racism.
MULTICULTURAL
The Little-Known Story of a Mexican-American Teenager Who Lived in a Japanese Internment Camp Carlos Aguilar. The story of Ralph Lazo who defended his Japanese-American friends who were interned by president FDR.
PRIVILEGE
The Bias of ‘Professionalism’ Standards Aysa Gray. Professionalism has become coded language for white favoritism in workplace practices that more often than not privilege the values of white and Western employees and leave behind people of color.
Challenging White Dominant Culture: Time to Look in the Mirror Lupe Poblano. This author challenges all readers to confront white dominant culture in all organizations, and with tips on how to do so.
The Nonprofit Sector as White Space Cyndi Suarez. White privilege goes beyond the "unintentional" acts of implicit bias, and, in fact, are cultivated and reified by white people in dominant positions within the Nonprofit sector.
Solutions Privilege: How privilege shapes the expectations of solutions, and why it’s bad for our work addressing systemic injustice Vu Le. Solutions to systemic oppression may not look like what those who benefit from that oppression expect.
REDLINING
Redlining: How the Five Points neighborhood formed amid racist practices in the 1930s Jessica Porter. White supremacy through Redlining
WHITE FRAGILITY
White America’s racial illiteracy: Why our national conversation is poisoned from the start, Dr. Robin DiAngelo, on the concept of white fragility.
White people assume niceness is the answer to racial inequality. It's not. Robin DiAngelo. The author expounds on the implications of White Fragility.
What is White Supremacy? Elizabeth "Betita" Martinez. A great article with a brief description of white supremacy, its origins and how it is perpetuated through systems
6 ways to be antiracist, because being 'not racist' isn't enough Rebecca Ruiz. The author delineates six ways in which one must behave if they are to be truly against racism, based on the book, "How to Be an Antiracist", by Ibram X. Kendi.
The Urgent Need for Antiracist Education Christina Torres. The author lists the myriad of reasons and some resources for becoming antiracist in education.
DIVERSITY FATIGUE
Is there a Cure for Diversity Fatigue? Emma Kinnucan. The word Diversity creates the feeling the powers-that-be that changing their ways should be a tall order for them. The question begs — what is it about this work that makes it so difficult. Who is at the top and who’s not, and who is given the space to make THE decisions.
Overcoming Diversity Fatigue Kari Heistad. This resource delineates the “seven main causes for diversity fatigue that we have seen in our work”: “lack of senior executive endorsement and involvement”, “lack of a diversity plan”, “diversity activities are not connected to the business case”, “activities are sporadic”, the importance of ongoing and analytical communication, and “lack of manager and executive accountability”. It then lays out “3 Steps for Moving Forward and Overcoming the Fatigue”, which include “(Re)Develop[ing] a Strong Business Case for Diversity”, the need for “Senior Level Engagement and Support”, and “Manager and Employee Engagement”.
The Year in "Diversity Fatigue" Hua Hsu. Diversity has become meaningless and disassociated from the origin of the term. Some must get past their so-called fatigue, and make space for the folks who really experience it to have their say in all ways artistic and ideological.
HEALING
Caring for Each Other: Philanthropy in Communities of Color Lisa Duran. A critical look at the racist and classist view of traditional philanthropy which ignores the rich history of the manners in which different ethnic cultures have been philanthropic.
Healing the Soul Wound: Trauma-Informed Counseling for Indigenous Communities Eduardo Duran. "Eduardo Duran―a psychologist working in Indian country―draws on his own clinical experience to provide guidance to counselors working with Native Peoples. Translating theory into actual day-to-day practice, Duran presents case materials that illustrate effective intervention strategies for prevalent problems, including substance abuse, intergenerational trauma, and internalized oppression."
The Future of Healing: Shifting From Trauma Informed Care to Healing Centered Engagement Shawn Ginwright, Ph.D. Ginwright discusses the history of the practice of Trauma Informed Care and argues the need to now move in the direction of Healing Centered Engagement, which has an asset-driven approach rather than the deficit model.
INTERNALIZED RACISM
An Internalized Racism/Oppression Inventory for People of Color Cultural Bridges to Justice. A resource for people of color to interrogate their own social conditioning.
Talking to my Asian Family about Anti-Asian racism Julie Feng. An Asian-American's story of confronting her own and forcing her family to confront their own racism.
MULTICULTURAL
The Little-Known Story of a Mexican-American Teenager Who Lived in a Japanese Internment Camp Carlos Aguilar. The story of Ralph Lazo who defended his Japanese-American friends who were interned by president FDR.
PRIVILEGE
The Bias of ‘Professionalism’ Standards Aysa Gray. Professionalism has become coded language for white favoritism in workplace practices that more often than not privilege the values of white and Western employees and leave behind people of color.
Challenging White Dominant Culture: Time to Look in the Mirror Lupe Poblano. This author challenges all readers to confront white dominant culture in all organizations, and with tips on how to do so.
The Nonprofit Sector as White Space Cyndi Suarez. White privilege goes beyond the "unintentional" acts of implicit bias, and, in fact, are cultivated and reified by white people in dominant positions within the Nonprofit sector.
Solutions Privilege: How privilege shapes the expectations of solutions, and why it’s bad for our work addressing systemic injustice Vu Le. Solutions to systemic oppression may not look like what those who benefit from that oppression expect.
REDLINING
Redlining: How the Five Points neighborhood formed amid racist practices in the 1930s Jessica Porter. White supremacy through Redlining
WHITE FRAGILITY
White America’s racial illiteracy: Why our national conversation is poisoned from the start, Dr. Robin DiAngelo, on the concept of white fragility.
White people assume niceness is the answer to racial inequality. It's not. Robin DiAngelo. The author expounds on the implications of White Fragility.
What is White Supremacy? Elizabeth "Betita" Martinez. A great article with a brief description of white supremacy, its origins and how it is perpetuated through systems
DOCUMENTS ON SELF-CARE
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