Resources for Learning About Racial Inequity and Justice
Looking for books and videos that can enhance your education? Below are resources recommended by Marissa Coleman, PsyD. She is a staff psychologist at UVM Medical Center, a member of the hospital's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee, and presents trainings on trauma-informed care, cultural humility and racial equity internationally
The categorization of these resources offers a place to start or continue learning with your family. Ideally, every person (regardless of your race) will read materials from both lists and all age categories.
Resources Specifically for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)
Children |
Adolescents |
Adults |
Vashti Harrison's book series: “Little Leaders, Little Legends, and Little Dreamers” |
“Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You,” by Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi |
“Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria,” by Dr. Beverly Tatum |
“Something Happened in our Town,” by Marianne Celano, Ann Hazzard, and Marietta Collins |
“Homegoing,” by Yaa Gyasi |
“My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts,” by Resmaa Menakem |
“When Aidan Became a Brother,” by Kyle Lukoff |
“The Hate U Give,” By Angie Thomas |
“Heart Berries,” by Terese Marie Mailhot |
“Sulwe,” by Lupita Nyong'O |
“The Skin I'm In,” by Sharon Flake |
“Between the World and Me,” by Ta-Nehisi Coates |
Resources specifically for White Allies and those seeking to engage in Anti-racism work.
Children |
Adolescents |
Adults |
“Something Happened in our Town,” by Marianne Celano, Ann Hazzard and Marietta Collins |
“Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You,” by Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi |
“Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria,” by Dr. Beverly Tatum |
“We're Different, We're the Same,” by Bobbi Kates |
“White Fragility,” by Robin D'Angelo |
“White Fragility,” by Robin D'Angelo |
“Anti-Racism Starts with Me! A Coloring Book for Kids,” by Kadeesha Bryant |
Pre-Teen: “Not My Idea: A Book about Whiteness (Ordinary Terrible Things),” by Anastasia Higginbotham |
“How To Be An Antiracist,” by Ibram X. Kendi |
Vashti Harrison's book series: “Little Leaders, Little Legends, and Little Dreamers” |
“Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor,” by Layla F. Saad |
“Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor,” by Layla F. Saad |
Ted Talks & Other Short Videos:
- The Danger of a Single Story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: https://youtu.be/D9Ihs241zeg
- Verna Myers: How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them https://youtu.be/uYyvbgINZkQ
- Deconstructing White Privilege with Dr. Robin DiAngelo https://youtu.be/DwIx3KQer54
- What is Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome and the Effects with Dr. Joy Degruy
- Short Version https://youtu.be/zHu6rKX4gRc
- Long Version https://youtu.be/BGjSday7f_8
Additional Resources:
- Recommended by University of Vermont: http://library.uvm.edu/news/antiracism_reading_resources
- Recommended by Champlain College: https://www.champlain.edu/about-champlain/diversity-and-inclusion/diversity-resource-list