Race and Racism are complex issues that continue to face the United States. It is an ongoing and evolving conversation. This page is meant to be a resource for people seeking more information. None of the books, movies, websites, or other information that is listed is intended to be the “go to” for information. As a congregation, Southminster is working to engage in conversations around race and racial disparity. There is history to learn and voices to be heard in the midst of these conversations.
As people of faith, we know that Jesus walked with those on the margins and cared for the most vulnerable of people. We too are called to walk with those who are and have been oppressed and to work for a more just and equitable future. The resources below are a sample of what can be found.
For Adults:
White Fragility – Robin DiAnglo
Exploring White Fragility: Debating the Effects of Whiteness Studies on America’s Schools – Christopher Paslay
Stamped From the Beginning – Ibram X Kendi
Caste – Isabela Wilkerson
Between the World and Me – Ta-Nehisi Coates
The Sum of Us – What Racism Costs Everyone and How we Can Prosper Together – Heather McGhee
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks – Rebecca Skloot
History of Racism in Kansas City – G.S. Griffin
Funny You Don’t Look Asian – Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow
Resources from Heartland Presbytery Three Year Initiative Committee
For Youth:
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You – Jason Reynolds and Ibram X Kendi
18 YA Books to Diversify your Kids’ Bookshelves and Make them Better Allies – Popsugar Family
Children’s Books
Antiracism Baby – Ibram X Kendi
A Kids Book About Racism – Jelani Memory
Videos/Podcasts/
Systemic Racism Explained – video
CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall on Racism – video
Talking About Race Virtual Exhibit – National Museum of African American History and Culture
Being Anti Racist: A Primer – from Synod of Mid America
Deconstructing White Privilege – Video with Robin DiAngelo
Movies
Just Mercy
The Hate U Give
Remember the Titans
Selma
Hidden Figures
Ruby Bridges
Links to Other Resources:
- The Anti-Racist Starter Pack: 40 TV Series, Documentaries, Movies, TED Talks, and Books to Add to Your List – Parade
https://parade.com/1046031/breabaker/anti-racist-tv-movies-documentaries-ted-talks-books/ - Talking about Race – National Museum of African American History and Culture
https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race - Parent’s Choice Foundation
http://blog.parents-choice.org/2017/08/not-easy-read-22-books-hate-prejudice/ - Books for children and youth – From St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School
https://d13b20c8-be4f-4f53-8fa8-e12dbb31f8d7.filesusr.com/ugd/e6152f_2443453e72fd4b76a73adfabc0c31039.pdf - Mental Health Issues Facing the Black Community – Sunshine Behavioral Health
- https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/mental-health-issues-facing-the-black-community
