Lessons learned from personal experiences with prejudice or from interventions to address it (includes small group surveys and case studies); cultural heritage and contributions.
Articles & Documents
Independent compositions published as part of a collection, such as a journals, newspapers, or websites. Documents other than articles or books (e.g., reports, text files, checklists, slides).
Bias Busters
Excerpts from the 2016 book, Questions & Answers About American Jews, relating to Jewish culture and beliefs.
America’s True History of Religious Tolerance
Smithsonian Magazine
Describes history of religious tolerance (and intolerance) in the United States, including political discussions leading to passage of the first Constitutional Amendment specifying “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”
Are Politically Diverse Teams More Effective?
Harvard Business Review
Study of Wikipedia editor groups found those comprising a broader range of ideologies produced pages assessed to be of higher quality relative to pages produced by groups comprising neutral, moderate, or similarly-biased editors. Researchers also found that Wikipedia’s policies and guidelines helped to avoid the contentiousness and abuse often found in less-regulated online communities.
Black History Facts
History.com
Lists key facts about Black History and provides links to additional information.
Confronting Prejudice: How to Protect Yourself and Help Others
Pepperdine University
Discusses stereotypes that foster prejudice and how prejudice manifests in treatment of others; statistics about discrimination experienced by cultural group; advice for building resilience; suggestions for helping others who experience discrimination.
Discussing Discrimination
American Psychological Association
Former executive director of APA’s Public Interest Directorate notes, “Some of the most damaging forms of discrimination are the result of deep-seated, destructive generalizations about a certain group.” Suggests non-threatening discussion approaches to reveal and overcome discriminatory behaviors and prejudicial attitudes.
Facts About Indigenous Peoples
International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs
Describes the meaning of “indigenous” peoples and international declarations and agreements acknowledging their rights. Includes link to download a PDF of the organization’s 2022 Indigenous World report.
How the Iroquois Great Law of Peace Shaped U.S. Democracy
PBS
Describes how six Native American nations formed the Iroquois Confederacy, creating a Constitution and system of government that inspired the United States’ government formation. Includes a short video about making beads for wampum belts, one of which was used to record the Iroquois Confederacy’s Constitution.
LGBTQ+ Voices: Learning from Lived Experiences
McKinsey Quarterly
Challenges that LGBTQ+ employees face and six ways to help them bring their authentic selves to work.
National Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month – An Advocacy Guide
Counseling Schools
Overview of National Autism Awareness (and Acceptance) Month, what autism is, and understanding autistic individuals and their behaviors.
Native American History Timeline
History.com
Lists key events from 1492’s landing of Christopher Columbus on a Caribbean island to 2021’s confirmation of the first Native American to lead a U.S. government cabinet agency as Secretary of the Interior.
Native American Inventions Commonly Used Today
History.com
Discusses 10 innovations that were developed and shared by Native Americans.
Parade or Protest? A Young Black Queer Activist’s Conflicting Identities
YR
Brief commentary about the author’s conflict between joining a Pride parade and joining a protest of police violence against Blacks.
Socioeconomic Impact of Religious Freedom
Religious Freedom & Business Foundation
Describes socioeconomic advantages of honoring religious freedom; includes links to research reports.
Story Behind Black History Month
NPR
Traces the journey from Carter G. Woodson’s 1926 idea for a week of teaching Black history to President Gerald R. Ford’s 1976 official recognition of Black History Month.
Student Social Impact Survey
First Book
Effect of current social issues on children in need, as reported by educators who serve them. Includes data, concerns that students discuss with teachers, and types of resources that teachers think would be most helpful for supporting conversations with these students.
They Learn to Parrot What They Know They’re Supposed to Say
The Atlantic
Educator Erin McLaughlin discusses why inclusion in the classroom should include viewpoint diversity and teaching children how to think rather than what to think.
Three Steps Toward Generational Diversity
Creativia
Discusses concepts from Lindsey Pollak’s book The Remix, including an overview of each generation’s general background and three approaches to creating an age-inclusive workplace.
Understanding the context and history behind LGBTQ+
Fast Company
Interview with Bash Hendra, public historian and founder of Historical Homos. Discusses the history of the acronym LGBTQIA+ and its component terms.
What Is Hispanic Heritage Month and Why Is It Celebrated?
NBC New York
Discusses origination of the month, defines Hispanic and Latino(a), and provides links to related information.
What Is Indigenous Peoples’ Day?
History.com
Overview of the history of Indigenous People’s Day, states that observe or honor the day, and why it coincides with Columbus Day.
Why Women’s History Month is Celebrated Each March
TODAY
Overview of the history of Women’s History Month and related key dates.
Books
Physical or electronic versions.
Between the World and Me
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Story of the author’s awakening to the truth about the idea of “race” and his place in the world through a series of revelatory experiences, from Howard University to Civil War battlefields, from the South Side of Chicago to Paris, from his childhood home to the living rooms of mothers whose children’s lives were taken as American plunder.
Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally
Emily Ladau
Summarizes social and political progress of disabled people’s experience; suggests what to say and do (and not); and advises on ways to create a more accessible, inclusive place. Explains from a disabled person’s perspective why some common words and behaviors can be exclusionary.
Lightmaker’s Manifesto: How to Work for Change without Losing Your Joy
Karen Walrond
Helps readers name the skills, values, and actions that bring them joy; identify the causes that spark their empathy and concern; and then put it all together to change the world. Includes exercises such as journaling, daily intention-setting, and mindful self-compassion. Incorporates conversations with activists and thought leaders.
Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy
Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant
How to help others in crisis, develop compassion for ourselves, raise strong children, and create resilient families, communities, and workplaces. OptionB.org’s web page includes a link to a suggested discussion guide for the book.
Unbound
Tarana Burke
Autobiography reveals first-hand experiences and consequences of sexual violence and socioeconomic discrimination. Burke also discusses her lifelong work to help others recover their voices and self esteem, including lessons learned to improve effectiveness of that work.
Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain
Brock L. Eide and Fernette F. Eide
Explains how people with dyslexia share a unique learning style that can create advantages in the classroom, at a job, or in the home. Using their expertise in neurology and education, authors advise how educators, parents, and those with dyslexia can leverage strengths of this learning style.
Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do
Claude Steele
First-person account of research that supports the author’s conclusions on stereotypes and identity. Suggests a plan for mitigating these “stereotype threats” and reshaping American identities.
Podcasts
Podcasts.
NPR
Hosted by journalists of color, this podcast tackles the subject of race with empathy and humor, exploring how race affects every part of society from politics and pop culture to history and food.
Dreaming in Color: Creating New Narratives in Leadership
The Bridgespan Group
Six-episode series “offers leaders of color space to share how they have leveraged their unique assets and abilities to embrace excellence, drive impact, and more fully define what success looks like.”
Websites
Sites comprising a collection of resources or links to resources.
History.com
Discusses the history of Asian American and Pacific Islander Month and anti-Asian racism. Includes links to related articles.
Celebrate Juneteenth: Historical and Contemporary Resources
University of California, Davis, Library
Brief history of Juneteenth; lists of references relating to its historical context, current meaning, and making it a national holiday.
Hispanic Heritage Month
National Archives
Provides links to resources for learning and teaching about Hispanic/Latino heritage.
History of Chinese New Year
Timothy S. Y. Lam Museum of Anthropology
Overview of the history and practices of Chinese New Year; links to related resources.
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month
youth.gov
Overview of LGBTQ+ Pride month, with links to other LGBTQ+ resources for additional information and support.
¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States
Smithsonian Learning Lab
Describes the inaugural exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino; includes links to videos and printed material about the interconnected histories of diverse cultures that influenced today’s Latinos.
1619 Project
The New York Times
Inaugural publication of The New York Times’ initiative to “reframe American History by considering what it would mean to regard 1619 as our nation’s birth year” (the year a ship arrived in Virginia with 20–30 enslaved Africans). Site includes reading guide PDF.
Timeline of Hispanic History Milestones
History.com
Lists key events from 1513’s American arrival of Spanish explorers to 2020’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling against the attempt to end the DACA program. Includes links to related articles.
Videos
Video recordings not described as a webinar.
Laurence Clark
Two-minute video illustrates a disabled person’s perspective of being called ‘inspiring’ when performing everyday tasks.
Conversation on Race: A Series of Short Films About Identity in America
The New York Times
A series of videos and essays featuring personal stories that reflect the breadth of experiences in the United States. Publisher’s caution: Because of the often painful subject matter, some of these stories include words that may offend readers. Subscription required to view.
I’m Not Your Inspiration, Thank You Very Much
Stella Young
Nine-minute TEDxSydney presentation by Stella Young, who coined the term ‘inspiration porn’, on why disabled people dislike being treated as exceptional because of their disability.
Latino Americans
PBS
Documentary television series chronicles the varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have helped shape North America over the last 500-plus years and have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority group in the U.S.
Native America
PBS
Video “travels through 15,000-years to showcase massive cities, unique systems of science, art, and writing, and 100 million people connected by social networks and spiritual beliefs spanning two continents.” Also available on Amazon and iTunes streaming services.
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
Emmanuel Acho
Author’s “uncomfortable conversation” with white America to educate and inform on racism, system racism, social injustice, rioting & the hurt Black people are feeling today.
What Is Juneteenth?
ABC7 News Bay Area
3½-minute explanation of what Juneteenth is and how it is celebrated.