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Understanding and Dismantling Racism

Understanding and Dismantling Racism

Antiracism calls on everyone to challenge their values and behaviors and commit to working towards the elimination of the systemic racism that exists in our society. These resources provide examples of antiracist behaviors and teach how to make changes in your own life to be antiracist.

 

Black people play a large role in the history of the United States and yet their contributions are downplayed. Exploring resources related to Black culture and history helps us understand the valuable role they played in shaping America.

 

It can be hard to confront your own whiteness and the privilege that comes from being white, but in order to make change, we must do so. These resources help those of us with privilege to examine how it has played a role in our lives and how we can use our privilege to help dismantle systematic racism.