Important Definitions
RACE PREJUDICE + the POWER of systems and institutions = RACISM (The misuse of power by systems and institutions)
The term “racism” specifically to refers to individual, cultural, institutional and systemic ways by which differential consequences are created for groups historically or currently defined as white being advantaged, and groups historically or currently defined as non-white (African, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, etc.) as disadvantaged.
- Community Anti-Racism Education Initiative (C.A.R.E.)
Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power is redistributed and shared equitably. It is the practice of identifying, challenging, and changing the values, structures and behaviors that perpetuate systemic racism.
Current Authors & Books for MLK Week
Non-Racist vs. Anti-Racist
Most of us, says Marlon James, are non-racist. While that leaves us with a clear conscience, he argues, it does nothing to help fight injustice in the world. In fact, we can pull off being non-racist by being asleep in bed while black men are killed by police. We need to stop being non-racist, and start being anti-racist.
- The Guardian, " Are you racist? 'No' isn't a good enough answer"
Structural Racism
“Race is a little bit like gravity,” john powell says: experienced by all, understood by the few. He is an esteemed legal scholar and thinker who counsels all kinds of people and projects on the front lines of our present racial anguish and longings. Race is relational, he reminds us. It’s as much about whiteness as about color. And it largely plays out, as we’re learning through new science, in our unconscious minds.
Toolkits & Resources
- Racial Equity ToolsRacial Equity Tools is designed to support individuals and groups working to achieve racial equity. This site offers tools, research, tips, curricula and ideas for people who want to increase their own understanding and to help those working toward justice at every level – in systems, organizations, communities and the culture at large.
- C.A.R.E. Resources & Important DefinitionsC.A.R.E., part of St. Cloud State University, has put together a list of links to valuable resources, readings, and organizations. It also includes a useful list of definitions for terms used in discussions racial and social justice.
- Challenging White Supremacy WorkshopTools, resources, and documents for anti-racism training and organization put together by CWS. They believe a major barrier to creating movements for social change and justice is "racism or white supremacy. One way to challenge white supremacy is to do anti-racist training workshops in our own communities."
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Organizations
- Community Anti-Racism Education Initiative (C.A.R.E.)Founded in 2004 as a St. Cloud State organization, C.A.R.E. builds an anti-racist university and community. C.A.R.E. helps students, employees and community members to bring positive change.
- #UniteCloud"#UniteCloud provides education and actionable steps to resolve tension and restore dignity to all the people in the St. Cloud area. We amplify community voices (especially those that are marginalized) and train leaders in community intervention."
- Black Lives Matter"Black Lives Matter is a chapter-based national organization working for the validity of Black life. We are working to (re)build the Black liberation movement." Visit the Black Lives Matter Minneapolis Facebook Page.
- Showing Up for Racial JusticeSURJ is a national network of groups and individuals organizing White people for racial justice through community mobilizing and education. Visit the SURJ MN Facebook Page.
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