Dismantling racism resource book dismantling racism project 5 western states center a philosophy of reform. Dismantling racism resource book for social change groups 119 p. Created by jenny truax and carolyn griffeth as a workshop resource for the 20 midwest cw gathering. The roots of the widening racial wealth gap institute for assets. Any parish that needs help paying for this resource should contact the canon jason lewis. The reading and discussion of this book is a part of the effort to prepare commemorate the 50th anniversary of jonathan daniels death and the annual pilgrimage to hayneville, alabama, next aug. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Barndts 1991 text, dismantling racism, is an important read for varsity policy debaters who wish to understand perspectives on structural racism in the united states. Review the terms and definitions with the group pages 3336 dismantling racism resource book 3. Dismantling racism resource book western states center this powerful resource is a tool that provides the following. The resources in this section are compiled from several sources including.
Often quoted in rounds but infrequently understood, debaters who wish to advance their mastery of racial theory would definitely benefit from the purchase and reading of this work. The critical aspect of racism that we must address today is the accumulation and incorporation of longstanding racialized practices into all of our social and economic structures 2. Leslie takahashi, and the dismantling racism resource book. The power of an illusion resource guide for episode 3 6. The antiracist resource list can be used to host book clubs, viewing and discussion groups, to take action for racial and social justice, plan liturgies and so much more.
If we want to dismantle racism, then we must build a movement for economic justice. White supremacy culture tema okun dismantling racism works. Table of contents background articles 2 packet preface 3 antioppression introduction. Dismantling racism and bias resources we must treat the disease of racism. If you would, please continue to credit drworks if and when you use our material. Rage is a reaction to the brutal oppression people of color have endured for hundreds of years. A fabulous selection of childrens books on racism and other topics. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. A powerhouse of a book, full of straightforward resources. Catherine meeks is a retired professor of sociocultural studies at wesleyan college. Assuming that you are still with me, you will need to download dismantling racism. The goal is to help youth connect their faith with racial healing in our communities. More resources for dismantling racism rows of sharon. As we move into the next millennium, congregations, presbyteries, and synods are engaging the problem of racism in unprecedented numbers.
The dismantling racism resource book is divided up. Explores personal racial identity and social action plan to heal racism. A resource for the 40 days of prayer was written by my colleague, cheri mills, and the racial reconciliation task force of the diocese of ky offers it up as a resource for you. A youth curriculum is a 6session curriculum will help middle school and high school youth have conversations about race, become allies, and build relationships to address systemic racism in their context. The pages you see here change regularly based on the feedback and critical thinking or workshop participants and others who. This section explores definitions of racism and lays. In this series we seek to uncover the structural foundations of racism in the food system and highlight the ways people, communities, organizations and social movements are dismantling the attitudes, institutions and structures that hold racism in place. United methodist women the antiracist resource list. In this book, the author addresses the majority, the white race in the united states. This resource book is a compilation of materials designed to supplement a dismantling racism workshop. Western states center racial equity resource guide.
Dismantling racism, sexism, heterosexism, and unlearning oppressive attitudes will and does take a lifetime. A resource book for social change groups by western states center, 2003. This book is a report from the front, combining personal stories and theoretical and theological reflection with examples of the work of dismantling racism and methods for creating the muchneeded safe space for dialogue on race to occur. While the dream of a postracial america remains unfulfilled, the struggle against racism continues, with tools both new and old. The book addresses issues such as reasons for the failure of past efforts to achieve genuine racial reconciliation, the necessity to honor rage and grief in the process of moving to forgiveness and racial healing, and what whites with privilege and blacks without similar privilege must do to move the work of dismantling racism forward. We cannot as unitarian universalists argue about whether racism or a culture of white supremacy exists in our faith. Learn more about racism, white supremacy and white privilege. Dismantling racism aims, objectives, and intended audience. If you would like to look at a copy of the book, you can order it here. Let me give you a word on the philosophy of reform. This webbased workbook is resource dense, so for best results. Western states center a compilation of materials originally intended supplement a dismantling racism workshop. No, i wont stop saying white supremacy ucc white privilege curriculum.
All of us people of color and white people alike are damaged by its debilitating effects. A resource book for social change groups western states center, 2003 po box 40305 portland, or 97240 5032288866. An important resource for leaders and practitioners working to overcome our nations legacy of racism. She is the editor of the newly released book, living into gods dream. Background articles on white privilege and racism, group and individual readings and exercises. A resource for nonprofits and social justice organizers to learn how to use social media for sharing a narrative, sharing information, or building a conversation around an issue. View and print the list below, or download the pdf.
Rage can take the form of people of color attacking whites or other antagonistic behavior. Cbes dismantling racism team aims to organize cbe members to employ the tools and strategies of faith based community organizing, and ally with others across religion, race, class to fight for and win positive change. With these changes, a students academic, social and personal needs. Standing indivisible against white supremacy indivisible. Through colonization, slavery and a shameful history of legislative action and judicial pronouncements, our nation created and embraced a system that valued and devalued people based simply on skin color and ethnic identity.
Rural training and technical assistance rural technical assistance to coalitions coalitions sexual assault services program sasp. Presbyterian mission agency dismantling structural racism. Structural racialization is a system of social structures that produces and reproduces cumulative, durable, racebased. Working to dismantle systemic racism and build antiracist multicultural diversity within. Dismantling structural racism racism is deeply embedded in the life and history of the u. This webbased workbook is resource dense, so for best results, use a computer to view and use it. Dismantling racism resource book dismantling racism project 57 western states center for organizations striving to become multicultural antiracist organizations. This workbook, and the dismantling racism process, are offered in memory and celebration of the life and work of the late kenneth. Most schools experience a dynamic shift in student populations over time as it relates to culture, ethnicity and race. Rage depression resource book rage is the stage where people of color are often consumed by anger at white people for their racism.
You can try the search engine of your choice to find it. Racism permeates the individual attitudes and behavior of white people, but even more seriously, it permeates public systems, institutions, and culture. This backgrounder is the first in a multiauthored series on dismantling racism in the food system. Many of them are adapted from the excellent dismantling racism workbook published by the western states center to more easily apply to intentional communities. Created as part of the western states centers race. The whole history of the progress of human liberty shows that all concessions yet made to her august claims have been born of earnest struggle. This resource book is a compilation of materials designed to supplement a dismantling racism workshop, which supports organizations to build a shared analysis of race and racism, to engage in antiracist organizational development and to move racial justice organizing campaigns. The workbook is now offered as a resource to the community. A resource book for social change groups, that is a compilation of materials designed to supplement a dismantling racism workshop. The western states center also has published a resource book, dismantling racism. For social change groups this resource book is a compilation of materials designed to supplement a dismantling racism workshop, which supports organizations to build a shared analysis of race and racism, to engage in antiracist organizational development and to move racial justice organizing campaigns. The authors present the power of the narrative and its important role in racial healing.
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