- NPR’s Talking about Race with Young Children.
- A Family Guide to Talking About Race.
- What White Children Need to Know About Race.
- Raising a (White) Anti-Racist Kid.
- Anti-Racism for Kids: An Age-by-Age Guide to Fighting Hate.
- Talking to Children About Racial Bias.
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Films
1. America to Me (2018)
“America to Me,” a documentary by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Steve James (Hoop Dreams, Life Itself), follows students at the west-side Chicago high school Oak Park River Forest as they reflect on racial, economic, and class issues. The ten-episode series is produced over a year of filming.
Watch on STARZ or Hulu Premium
2. Say Her Name: The Life And Death Of Sandra Bland (2018)
This film opens shortly after the passing of Sandra Bland, an African-American woman who passed away while being held by police following a routine traffic stop. The movie investigates what actually transpired to her while she was in police custody as it follows the two-year case.
Watch on Hulu, Prime Video and HBO Go
3. Miss Representation (2011)
This documentary examines how the way that women and girls are portrayed in the media contributes to a culture where women believe they cannot achieve success in positions of authority or leadership. shedding light on how our culture promotes the idea that a woman’s worth is determined more by her outward appearance than by her abilities, skills, and qualities
Watch on Netflix or rent on YouTube
4. The Mask You Live In (2015)
“The Mask You Live In,” directed by the same person as Miss Representation, examines the unfavorable truth of how the U S. constructs masculinity. This film demonstrates how society tempts boys and young men to lose touch with their feelings, degrade women, and use violence.
Rent on Prime Video and Youtube
5. 13th (2016)
The 13th Amendment of the U. S. The Constitution ended slavery, but it also contained a provision that few people are aware of. This movie examines the relationship between the 13th Amendment and the U S. Black people are overrepresented in the prison population and the prison labor system
Watch on Netflix and Youtube
6. The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson (2017)
This film investigates the enigmatic passing of transgender activist Marsha P Johnson. In the Stonewall Riots and gay rights movement, Johnson was a significant figure. Authorities classified her death as a suicide when they discovered her body in the Hudson River in 1992. The movie sheds light on Johnson’s passing, significant gay rights rallies, and ongoing injustices faced by the transgender community.
Watch on Netflix
7. Dear White People (2017)
This comedy-drama television program is a remake of the same-titled, highly regarded movie. The Netflix series depicts the racial dynamics and Black identity of students at an Ivy League school with a predominately white student body.
Watch on Netflix
8. The Hate You Give (2018)
The life of a Black teen after witnessing her best friend being fatally shot by a police officer is depicted in this 2017 New York Times bestseller adaptation film. This teen must deal with the fallout from a fatal police shooting while living in a predominantly Black, underserved neighborhood and attending a wealthy, predominately white prep school.
Watch on Prime Video
9. When They See Us (2019)
This Netflix miniseries is based on the true stories of five Black teens who were wrongfully accused of a vicious assault in Central Park in New York. From the incident in 1989 to their settlement with the city of New York in 2014, the series spans 25 years.
Watch on Netflix
10. Explained, The Racial Wealth Gap (2018)
A variety of topics are covered in the Explained television series. The Racial Wealth Gap is examined in Explained’s first season premiere episode 20. In this 16-minute episode, experts discuss how the racial wealth gap was fueled by slavery, housing discrimination, and historical inequality.
Watch on Netflix
11. Explained, Why Women Are Paid Less (2018)
Episode 3 of the same television show Explained examines the reasons why women are paid less than men for equivalent work. This episode reveals how and why this is still a global problem, covering everything from the history of women in the workforce and legal discrimination to the “motherhood penalty.”
Watch on Netflix
12. Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (2020)
This film chronicles the development of a group of teenagers who attended Camp Jened, a camp for children with disabilities, in the 1970s and went on to become activists who launched a movement for equality.
Watch on Netflix
13. Human Flow (2017)
Over 65 million people have been compelled to flee their home countries in the largest mass exodus since World War II in search of a safer life. By following refugees in 23 countries over the course of a year, this documentary provides a comprehensive look at the current refugee crisis.
Watch on Netflix and Prime Video
Resource lists to help you become a better ally
These resources were chosen because of their emphasis on the background, accomplishments, and difficulties faced by racial and ethnic groups who have endured harmful discrimination and prejudice (both at work and outside of it). We’ve gathered a selection of works that have been appreciated by large audiences as valuable resources that shed light on some crucial issues. Depending on your objectives, it may be a useful place to start even though it is neither an exhaustive collection of resources nor an exhaustive view of social and cultural groups.
There are many different kinds of resources offered, including creative storytelling, historical documentation, and “how-to” materials that could clarify or introduce you to new ideas. Depending on your preference, you can find resources that you can watch, read, or listen to. This list serves as a place to simply begin learning rather than as a place to check off every item.
As a peer, manager, or leader, being aware of the injustices that some groups experience can make you a more effective ally. Knowing the past of underrepresented communities will help you better decide when to speak out in their favor and how to create environments that will empower them.
Podcasts
This podcast, which is hosted by journalists of color, addresses the issue of race head-on. The hosts investigate how race affects every aspect of society in it, including politics, popular culture, history, sports, and everything in between. This podcast aims to include everyone in the discussion about race because, according to the creators, we are all involved in the story.
This podcast provides a female perspective on a variety of global social and political issues. Women and their allies can listen to educated discussions about pop culture, mental health, relationships, and racism, history, and equality. Women broadcasters host daily episodes that feature both personal narratives and professional commentary.
Jennifer Brown, a subject-matter expert, unearths real-life examples of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace. Thought leaders can educate listeners on D&I concepts by sharing their personal and professional experiences with the subject as well as examples of how they have successfully implemented D&I strategies in the workplace.
This podcast uses close conversations with advocates, heroes, and witnesses to bring the voices of LGBTQ history to life. There are numerous untold historical tales that are presented here by those who experienced them. The authors and documentarians hope to inspire listeners with tales of bravery, tenacity, and fortitude.
This weekly program, which is hosted by eminent historians, examines current events through the prism of history to help listeners comprehend how the past shapes who we are and how we live today. The episodes present various viewpoints on the subject matter, which ranges from racial health disparities and the history of Native American resistance in the United States to American masculinity and equality in sports.
Books
Ijeoma Oluo leads readers of all races through topics like intersectionality and affirmative action as well as “model minorities” to show how much they affect all facets of life and to encourage open discussions about racism and race. The author offers tips on how to bring up subjects like racism and white privilege with acquaintances and considers how we might make peace with our microaggressions.
In this book, the author offers digestible advice you can use to advance your work-life diversity journey. Verna Myers, a renowned thought leader and inclusion strategist, offers succinct responses to frequent queries like “What should I say if I say the wrong thing?” and “What should I say if someone makes a sexist joke at work.”
The struggles of people with disabilities to be accepted in America are chronicled in this book. The author explores the discrimination people with disabilities have faced through historical incidents and personal accounts, and she describes a political and social awakening that gave rise to a human rights movement in the early 1990s that is still relevant today.
We Are Everywhere is an introduction to the history of the struggle for queer liberation through the protest, power, and pride lenses. It traces queer activism from its beginnings in late nineteenth-century Europe to the present day using a combination of researched narrative and carefully chosen photographs. This book seeks to demonstrate to readers how they can respect the LGBTQ+ past in order to create a tolerant and accepting future by challenging many of the presumptions that dominate mainstream LGBTQ+ history.
In this book, psychologists Banaji and Greenwald investigate the unconscious prejudices that we all harbor as a result of a lifetime of exposure to cultural attitudes regarding age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, social class, sexual orientation, and status as a person with a disability. Additionally, they look into how prejudices skew our perceptions of social groups and our assessments of the morals, skills, and potential of others. The authors’ goal is to help well-intentioned people become more self-aware and align their behavior with their intentions by explaining the science behind unconscious bias.
FAQ
What does being an ally mean?
Aligning oneself with another to advance a shared interest is what it means to be an ally. The definitions above demonstrate that allies share a common interest with those they wish to assist as well as being helpers. Both parties in an alliance stand to gain from the connection or bond they have in common.
What is an ally in diversity?
Any individual who actively promotes and aspires to advance the culture of inclusion through deliberate, positive, and conscious efforts that benefit people as a whole is considered an ally.
What does ally mean in LGBTQ?
An ally is a person who works to enhance the experiences of LGBTQIA people as well as to facilitate the development of all students with regard to issues of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
What does it mean to be an ally in the workplace?
The sponsor ally’s responsibility is to publicly back the efforts of their coworkers who belong to underrepresented groups. This type of allyship aims to elevate the standing and reputation of their coworkers within the organization.
