Preparation

"So you want to talk about race" by Ijeoma Oluo.

The book guides readers of all races through subjects ranging from intersectionality and affirmative action to "model minorities" in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race and racism, and how they infect almost every aspect of American life.

"White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack" by Peggy McIntosh. 

In this article McIntosh describes her discovery of her White Privilege and lists 26 examples that demonstrate that and asks herself the question what she will do to end it.  

"Antiracist Baby" by Ibram X. Kendi.

Age 0-3

Antiracist Baby introduces the youngest readers and the grown-ups in their lives to the concept and power of antiracism. Providing the language necessary to begin critical conversations at the earliest age, Antiracist Baby is the perfect gift for readers of all ages dedicated to forming a just society. 

"American Son"

This movie shows an estranged couple reunite in a Florida police station to help find their missing teenage son.  it here to get customers excited about getting a sweet deal.

"A Conversation with White People on Race"

This short video features interviews with white people on the challenges of talking about race 

"We live here: Race, Class, and the Burden of Proof"

Thomas Harvey is known around St. Louis as one of the fiercest champions of municipal court reform. Read and hear his story. 

"Why are all the Black kids sitting together in the cafeteria?" by Beverly Daniel Tatum 

Walk into any racially mixed high school and you will see Black, White, and Latino youth clustered in their own groups. Is this self-segregation a problem to address or a coping strategy? Beverly Daniel Tatum, a renowned authority on the psychology of racism, argues that straight talk about our racial identities is essential if we are serious about enabling communication across racial and ethnic divides.  

"10 Examples That Prove White Privilege Exists in Every Aspect Imaginable" by Jon Greenberg

"New Kid" by Jerry Craft 

Age 8-12

Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. 

"The Hate U Give"

Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds. The poor, mostly black neighborhood where she lives and the wealthy, mostly white prep school that she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is soon shattered when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend at the hands of a police officer. Facing pressure from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and decide to stand up for what's right. 

"Sneezing Is Like Racism"  @Wanpoetry

S.C. says, sneezing is like racism and explains the analogy.

Smartest Person in the Room Podcast: Bias Series, Episode #33: 

A Black and White conversation between friends, "Wow, there is a whole other side of you" 

The divide between Black and White in America has never felt greater. Is reconciliation possible? In this series, we're exploring how to cross the divide. You'll hear Laura and her friend Yasmin talk honestly and openly about the issues many of us are scared to address. 

"The Broken Heart of America" by Walter Johnson  

From Lewis and Clark's 1804 expedition to the 2014 uprising in Ferguson, American history has been made in St. Louis. And as Walter Johnson shows in this searing book, the city exemplifies how imperialism, racism, and capitalism have persistently entwined to corrupt the nation's past. 

"Would You Ever Give Up Your Whiteness?" by Zaron Burnett III

Burnett asked 79 white people if they would give up their whiteness. Find the results in this article. 

"Ghost Boys" by Jewell Parker Rhodes 

Age >10

Twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. As a ghost, he observes the devastation that’s been unleashed on his family and community in the wake of what they see as an unjust and brutal killing. 

"13th" 

13th is a 2016 American documentary by Filmmaker Ava DuVernay, who explores the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on the fact that the nation's prisons are disproportionately filled with African-Americans. 

"Co-Conspirators"

Bettina Love vividly explains the difference between allies and co-conspirators in the fight for justice. 

Unlocking Us Brene Brown's Podcast: 

"I am still here: Black Dignity in a world made of Whiteness"

Brene Brown talks with Austin Channing Brown about her book "I'm still here: Black Dignity in a World Made of Whiteness"