Continuing Education Materials:
Below are a list of compiled books and podcasts for lengthier study of different entities of our system riddled with racism. We intend that this "reading list" of sorts be used for further independent study on the issues at hand, and equip us students and young professionals with a deeper knowledge to implement care that actively fosters antiracism, no matter our population of choice.
And this is only a starting point!
And this is only a starting point!
Podcasts (hyperlink to Spotify in the title of each podcast)
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1619 is a New York Times audio series, hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones, that examines the long shadow of American slavery. Episode 3 excellently details the embodiment of American music, as the creation of Black artists. New York Times access here.
Seeing White is a series produced by John Biewen and recurring guest Chenjerai Kumanyika, from the Scene on Radio podcast. This series heavily explores the history and sociological ideas that perpetuate white supremacy, not merely in the manifestation of extremist groups like the KKK and Neo-Nazis, but through the ignorance, and everyday actions or lack of actions of the oppressors--white people. Full review of the podcast here. Pod Save the People is a series in which organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics with analysis from Sam Sinyangwe, Kaya Henderson, and De’Ara Balenger. Then he sits down for deep conversations with experts, influencers, and diverse local and national leaders. Review here New episodes every Tuesday. |
Books (hyperlink to purchase page--but many of these books might be in your school's library)
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson is a book detailing his work as a defense attorney and his work with the Equal Justice Initiative in defending the innocent on death row. This true story beautifully calls for change in the death penalty sentencing in relation to the often wrongful sentencing, conviction, and death of innocent Black individuals. Book review here.
Evicted by Matthew Desmond is a narrative of the author's experience living in areas of Milwaukee, Wisconsin with the highest eviction rates. As a sociologist, Desmond explores the relevance of housing segregation and eviction rates in “rust belt” cities as one of the pervasive leading causes of poverty and inequity for BIPOC's (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). Review for book here.
How to Be Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi , 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." Rest of review here
White Fragility: Why it’s so Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo, PhD says it all in the title. It investigates ways in which White people approach or avoid discussions on race, and how it affects our understanding of systemic racism. This book probes the reader to examine their bias, their privilege and their discomfort in this confrontation. Review for book here, additional resources provided from the author found here
Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong by James W. Loewen "explained how history textbooks got the story of America wrong, usually by soft-pedaling, oversimplifying and burying the thorny drama and uncertainties of the past under a blanket of dull, voice-of-God narration." Sound interesting? Rest of review here!
The History of White People by Nell Irvin Painter is "an intellectual history, with occasional excursions to examine vernacular usage, for popular audiences. It has much to teach everyone, including whiteness experts, but it is accessible and breezy, its coverage broad and therefore necessarily superficial." Often mentioned and cited in the Seeing White podcast! Read rest of review by the New York Times here!
Evicted by Matthew Desmond is a narrative of the author's experience living in areas of Milwaukee, Wisconsin with the highest eviction rates. As a sociologist, Desmond explores the relevance of housing segregation and eviction rates in “rust belt” cities as one of the pervasive leading causes of poverty and inequity for BIPOC's (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). Review for book here.
How to Be Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi , 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." Rest of review here
White Fragility: Why it’s so Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo, PhD says it all in the title. It investigates ways in which White people approach or avoid discussions on race, and how it affects our understanding of systemic racism. This book probes the reader to examine their bias, their privilege and their discomfort in this confrontation. Review for book here, additional resources provided from the author found here
Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong by James W. Loewen "explained how history textbooks got the story of America wrong, usually by soft-pedaling, oversimplifying and burying the thorny drama and uncertainties of the past under a blanket of dull, voice-of-God narration." Sound interesting? Rest of review here!
The History of White People by Nell Irvin Painter is "an intellectual history, with occasional excursions to examine vernacular usage, for popular audiences. It has much to teach everyone, including whiteness experts, but it is accessible and breezy, its coverage broad and therefore necessarily superficial." Often mentioned and cited in the Seeing White podcast! Read rest of review by the New York Times here!