Reference Library For Solidarity

Ohhh so many options and means to educate oneself. All of which can be accessed on that rectangular device currently in your hand or pocket. There are books, articles, podcasts, movies, documentaries, trainings, newsletters, organizations to elevate your awareness on the theory, history, sociology, psychology, ontology of the human condition that is slowly arcing toward solidarity.

We hope the below will help you on the journey and hope you do not travel the path alone (hint: bring a friend(s) along for the ride)

TOP PICKS

#1 Deep Diversity: A Compassionate, Scientific Approach to Achieving Racial Justice by Shakil Choudhury 2021. It may take a few readings to fully soak in all the knowledge contained within. It should inspire deeper diving into the myriad of topics touched upon.

#2 Poverty, By America by Matthew Desmond 2023.

#3 Podcast - "Scene on Radio" by John Biewen - All 7 seasons are mind expanding. Start with any season that piques your curiosity: Season 1 = Contested (sports in US), Season 2 = Seeing White, Season 3 = Men , Season 4 = The Land That Has Not Been, Yet, Season 5 = The Repair (environment), Season 7 = Capitalism

#4 Watch: "Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America" 2022

Watch: "Stamped From The Beginning" 2023

Watch: "Amend; The Fight for America" narrrated by Will Smith 2021

Watch: "The Codes of Gender" by Sut Jhalley 2009

Watch: "Race: The Power of Illusion" 2014

Watch: "The School That Tried to End Racism" 2020

Dr. Ian Haney Lopez - Race Class Narrative Resources: