Movements such as the Black Lives Matter<\/a> and others are often embraced and empowered in times of tragedy, but it shouldn\u2019t just be the only time that we should explore and seek an understanding of the persistent victimhood of people of colour. These events shouldn\u2019t be moments as this implies that they are far more fleeting than actuality.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to expand your education and or improve your allyship, we\u2019ve rounded up some resources that offer explanations and observations from every angle.<\/p>\n There is something powerful about long-form storytelling that you can\u2019t get from any other medium. If you are looking to order any books, we recommend that you shop from small and independent bookstores as opposed to buying from Amazon or larger chains, in light of the COVID-19 crisis. The African American Literature Book Club<\/a> has an extensive list of black owned bookstores in the US. If you live in the UK, then have a look at Stylist\u2019s<\/a> or Bustle\u2019s<\/a> lists of bookstores. If ebooks or audiobooks are more your thing then try Kobo<\/a> or your local library.<\/p>\n Cinema is an incredible visual method for education and connection, with each of the films below visual feasts for all the senses.<\/p>\n Here are a few other design places that have their own resource list:<\/p>\n By no means is this a complete list but if you know of other resources; book, podcast, film or article that we should include then let us know via Twitter<\/a> and we\u2019ll update the list.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A collection of creative resources for the movement for black lives and how to support Black designers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":290,"featured_media":20441,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20435","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-resources"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\t\nBooks<\/h2>\n
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\nCoates weaves a personal narrative with reportage to explain racism in America - in history and as it exists today.<\/li>\n
\nAn autobiography that explores coming of age as a Black person in current-day American and speaks of the challenges of parenting black children in an unjust world.<\/li>\n
\nA collection of critical essays that explores modern day feminist movement, its blind spots and its failure to secure equality for all women.<\/li>\n
\nAn instruction manual explaining why being neutral is not an option and to stand against racism, we have to be actively anti racist.<\/li>\n
\nAn engaging book that takes readers on a journey of the many layers of white supremacy. It presents each chapter in bite-sized lessons which the readers can reflect and engage in essential conversations with friends and family members.<\/li>\n
\nA poetic and powerful memoir about the founding of Black Lives Matter - a movement that demands justice for all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nArticles<\/h2>\n
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Podcasts<\/h2>\n
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\nHosted by journalists of colour Gene Demby and Shereen Marisol Meraji, NPR\u2019s weekly \u201cCode Switch\u201d show explores how race plays a role in everything from beauty ideals to networking.<\/li>\n
\nHosted by Myisha T, a mental health activist and author, who sits down with white guests; mothers, community leaders, entrepreneurs and more to have a candid and revealing discussion about the guest\u2019s own relationship with privilege, racism and power.<\/li>\n
\nThis 14-episode series is led by John Biewen and regular guest Dr. Chenjerai Kumanyika. They dive into the construction and meaning of whiteness, and topics like the structural innovations upon which American slavery was built, as well as those who have claimed to have proof of racist hierarchies. The show comes equipped with a downloadable study guide<\/a> full of questions for conversation and discussion.<\/li>\n
\nA weekly podcast led by DeRay Mckesson and fellow activists Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Sam Sinyangwe and writer Dr. Clint Smith to tackle overlooked issues that impact people of colour.<\/li>\n
\nA six-part series hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones who talks about how slavery has transformed America, complete with suggested readings per episode.<\/li>\n
\nJournalists Leila Day and Hana Baba discuss with guests cultural commonalities but also celebrates and protects Black joy.<\/li>\n
\nFilled Black feminist perspectives on everything from pop culture to politics. Tressie McMillan Cottom, PhD and co-host writer Roxane Gay chat about what livability looks like for Black women across America.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFilms<\/h2>\n
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\nBased on James Baldwin\u2019s unfinished manuscript \u2018Remember This House\u2019, this film documents his life and work. His work had a depth of perception to dismantle the racial assumptions of America and the English language.<\/li>\n
\nThe film feels as relevant as ever with its eerily similar and heartbreaking storyline to the present day killing of George Floyd, ultimately urging us all to step up and do the right thing.<\/li>\n
\nBased on Alice Walker\u2019s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1982 novel, this is an all star classic where a young Oprah and Whoopi show us what it was like to be Black and female in early 20th Century America.<\/li>\n
\nThe film is shot in stark monochromatic tones and resonates equally as a vivid character study and commentary on the inequalities of power relations between cultures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nResources<\/h2>\n
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\nA series of free digital designs of black people for your next online project.<\/li>\n
\nA directory of inspiring Black designers in the industry.<\/li>\n
\nA design project that focuses on the stories and work of African American\/Black designers.<\/li>\n
\nA growing showcase of creatives of colour and their crafts.<\/li>\n
\nA directory of accomplished women in the design industry.<\/li>\n
\nA community of LGBTQ+ designers can celebrate queer contributions to the design industry and visual culture.<\/li>\n
\nThis tool will help check the ratio of people you follow on Twitter to help diversify your feed.<\/li>\n
\nA directory of 40+ black-owned and black-managed sustainable brands helping you find ethical alternatives<\/li>\n
\nCreated to make it easy to find and buy anti-racist books from Black-owned bookstores.<\/li>\n
\nAfrican American Graphic Designers<\/li>\n
\nA tool that allows each of us to discover hidden cognitive biases<\/li>\n
\nAn extensive collection of stock imagery displaying images of diverse people and their stories around the world<\/li>\n
\nCreated to make it easy for companies to be purposeful about representation in their designs, presentations, and advertisements. Nappy provides beautiful, high-res photography of black and brown people.<\/li>\n
\nAn inclusive platform elevating the voices and work from creatives of colour; dedicated to creating change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n