Where to Start: Anti-Black Racism Resources

With the ongoing racial reckoning within our country, it is important to reiterate what we stand for as a School of Pharmacy community. We acknowledge that solely putting out statements is not enough, and we reaffirm our commitment to taking tangible actions that demonstrate our values.

To our Black students, faculty, staff and alumni – we see you and support you, and we are committed to continued work against racism.

To our Non-black students, faculty, staff and alumni – if you are wondering how to be an ally, what to do, or where to start in anti-racist work, here are some ways to start:

• • • First, please be sensitive and mindful during these times. Be attentive to your Black colleagues and classmates. Do not minimize their feelings. Reach out IF you have established trusting relationships.
    • Be mindful of the images you share on social media and how they may be traumatizing/retraumatizing to Black people.
    • Seek out resources to become informed on equity, justice, and systemic racism.
    • Seek out resources from Black authors, activists, podcasters, and leaders.
    • Do not rely on your Black peers, colleagues, and friends for education. Educating you is not their job.

Anti-Black Racism Educational Resources:

Readings:

• • White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh
  • Educators Curriculum Resource on Why Black Lives Matter
  • Anti-racism Starter Kit
  • Books:
    • How to be an Antiracist by Ibram Kendi
    • White Fragility by Robin Diangelo
    • So You Want to Talk About Race? By Ijeoma Oluo

Viewings:

• • Ava DuVernay’s film “13^th“and series “When They See Us” on Netflix
  • PBS compiled list of 10 “must watch” Black History Documentaries HERE

Extensive Anti-racism Research Guides:

• • Anti-racist Allyship Starter Pack
  • Victoria Alexander Anti-Racist Resource Guide 

Talking to your kids about race and beIng antiracist

• • Read How Silence Can Breed Prejudice, and It’s My Job to Raise Children Who Are Not Only Not Racist But Actively Anti-Racist
  • Listen to NPR’s Talking Race with Young Children

 

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Additional Steps

1. Donate 

There are many more options, these are just a select few:

• • • Black Lives Matter
    • Black Visions Collective
    • Reclaim the Block
    • North Star Health Collective
    • The Bail Project
    • Know Your Rights Camp
    • Fair Fight
    • Campaign Zero

2. Support Black Businesses

Here’s a list of 85 Los Angeles Black-owned Businesses that you can support right now

3. Sign Petitions

• • • Justice for Floyd
    • Justice for Breonna Taylor
    • Justice for Ahmaud
    • Black Lives Matter
    • People’s Budget LA

4. Get in on the conversation

Follow:

• • • Black Lives Matter Los Angeles @blmlosangeles
    • Showing Up for Racial Justice @showingupforracialjustice
    • White People for Black Lives @wp4bl
    • USC Race and Equity Center @uscraceequity