Below is a collection of resources to read, watch, and share around the topics of racism, race, culture, and faith.
Like most collections, this is a diverse collection. We have intentionally selected only resources from people of color. Some resources focus on historical education. Others are prescriptive, editorial, or fictional narratives. Some resources are from a Christian viewpoint, while others are not. All provide opportunities to listen and learn.
RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS
Things to Watch
Social Media
Our church’s position against racism
How to be Actively Antiracist - Good Good Good Co
Dr. Chinwe Williams - Therapist
Articles
Perspective on Black Rage - Dante Stewart
Perspective on White Privilege - Kiara
10 Things Every Racial Bridge-Builder Should Know - Be the Bridge
A Word for the Exhausted - Montague Williams
Bible App Reading Plans
Be The Bridge - Latasha Morrison
Cultivating a Heart of Mercy - Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King
Race - Middle School XP3
The Power of Unity and Community Restoration and the Church - Tony Evans
Books
Black and White - Teesha Hadra & John Hambrick
Insider Outsider - Bryan Loritts
Just Mercy - Bryan Stevenson
Oneness Embraced - Tony Evans
Roadmap to Reconciliation - Brenda Salter McNeil
The Third Option - Miles McPherson
Where Do We Go From Here - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Other Resources
FREE Yale Online Course - African American History
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Resources for Parents
Article - Talking to Kids About Racism
Article & Podcast - Talking Race With Young Children
Books & Resources - How to Talk to Kids About Race: Books and Resources That Can Help
Books for Preschool Children
ColorFull - Dorena Williamson
I Am Enough - Grace Byers
Just Like Me - Vanessa Brantley-Newton
The Skin You Live In - Michael Tyler
Books for Elementary Children
A Kids Book About Racism - Jelani Memory
Freedom Over Me - Ashley Bryan
Hidden Figures - Margot Lee Shetterly
I Have a Dream - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Let’s Talk About Race - Julius Lester
The Crossover Series - Kwame Alexander
Books for Middle School Students
Almost American Girl - Robin Ha
One Crazy Summer - Rita Williams-Garcia
The Skin I’m In - Sharon Flake
Watch Us Rise - Renée Watson & Ellen Hagan
We Are Not Yet Equal - Dr. Carol Anderson & Tonya Bolden
Books for High School Students
Dear Martin - Nic Stone
Dear White People - Justin Simien
Ghost Boys - Jewell Parker Rhodes
Stamped - Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi
The Rock and the River - Kekla Magoon