Anti-Racism Research & Resource Guide

Kerry Washington on Beyoncé, Ta-Nehisi Coates on Kendrick Lamar, Oprah Winfrey on Toni Morrison, Issa Rae on ‘Scandal,’ and 31 other prominent Black Artists on the work that inspires them most

"We invite you to explore the PBS Black Culture Connection: Your resource and guide to the films, stories and voices across public television centered around Black history and culture. Explore. Watch. Connect!"

A site filled with articles that discuss books, literature, writing.

Anti-racism reading list separated by level of experience, and area of interest.

Written By: Eric V. Copage | New York Times | 2020

"Explore the history, arts and culture of Black experience in the United States." Site created in collaboration with over 72 different organizations nationwide.

"The Nod tells the stories of Black life that don’t get told anywhere else. Our show ranges from an explanation of purple drink’s association with Black culture to the story of an interracial drag troupe that traveled the nation in the 1940s. We celebrate the genius, the innovation, and the resilience that is so particular to being Black — in America, and around the world."

"Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams are funny. They're black. They're BFFs. And they host a live comedy show in Brooklyn. Join the 2 Dope Queens, along with their favorite comedians, for stories about sex, romance, race, hair journeys, living in New York, and Billy Joel."

"This project, The Diversity Gap, will empower people to create the cultures they say they want—cultures where all people are seen, celebrated and given the space to thrive. Over the course of the next two years, I, Bethaney, will be listening to stories of the people most impacted by diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. I want to know: what will it take to close the gap between our good intentions and the outcomes we hope for?"

"If you’re looking to explore mind, body, soul, money and more—take a look at these 35 podcasts produced by Black podcasters."

"AADHum brings African American studies and digital humanities together in order to expand upon both fields, making the digital humanities more inclusive of African American history and culture and enriching African American studies research with new methods, archives and tools."

Documenting the Now responds to the public's use of social media for chronicling historically significant events as well as demand from scholars, students, and archivists, among others, seeking a user-friendly means of collecting and preserving this type of digital content.

A working list of Black digital humanities projects, resources, events, and other media.

"Actors and voice actors are recognizing that authentic voices must be heard. Here is a short and incomplete list (to get you started) listening to audiobooks." -From The Indianapolis Public Library

This is a list of the books within Oprah Winfrey's Book Club for recommended reading.

This list includes any book nominated or winning the Coretta Scott King Award.

"As educators, we are committed to imparting to our students lessons which build empathy and foster civic values...The resources provided here will hopefully make possible a deeper exploration of the history and legacies of racial oppression and enslavement in America’s past."