Goals For Racial Justice Training
As a result of attending the Racial Justice workshop, participants will:
- Increase their confidence to engage in conversations about race and racism based on their knowledge about the topic.
- Understand various ways that racism exists in U.S. society.
- Agree that they have the tools they need to be allies for racial justice.
- Recognize resources they can utilize to learn more after training.
Learn “What is Race?” and “Types of Racism”
These training slides guide viewers through the tough questions regarding race and racism.
Training Activities
Master List Of Racial Justice Resources
Our recommended books and websites to help get you started, films and TV series to watch, organizations to follow on social media and on-campus resources. We also include a substantive list of Black/POC-owned local businesses as well as teaching resources appropriate for children.
Disclaimer: Resources below have been submitted by members of the SU community. Please use your judgment when choosing resources best suited to your needs.
General Tools
Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice (Adams + Bell)
White Fragility (DiAngelo)
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness(Alexander)
How To Be An Antiracist (Kendi)
13th (DuVernay) — Netflix
American Son (Leon) — Netflix
Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 — Available to Rent
Clemency (Chukwu) — Available to Rent
Dear White People (Simien) — Netflix
Fruitvale Station (Coogler) — Available to Rent
I Am Not Your Negro (Baldwin) — Available to Rent/Kanopy
If Beale Street Could Talk (Jenkins) — Hulu
Just Mercy (Cretton) — Available to Rent
King In The Wilderness — HBO
See You Yesterday (Bristol) — Netflix
Selma (DuVernay) — Available to Rent
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution — Available to Rent
The Hate U Give (Tillman Jr.) — Hulu with Cinemax
When They See Us (DuVernay) — Netflix
His Name Is George Floyd
The Evolution of Protests
Seeing White
Race Traitor
Shots Fired
What is Race?
Cultural Appropriation
5 Tips for Being an Ally
Microaggression Examples and Messages
History of Racism and Immigration Timeline
White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack (McIntosh)
Inequality v. Equality v. Equity v. Justice
Race Forward
Racial Equity Tools
Anti-Defamation League
Southern Poverty Law Center
Dismantling Racism Works
Project Implicit
National Museum of African-American History & Culture
Social Justice Toolbox
National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE)
Learn Racial Terms
What is Race?
What is Racism?
Racism Defined
10 Myths About Affirmative Action
Using the N-Word – If You Truly Knew What the N-Word Meant to Our Ancestors
Using the N-Word – Why You Can’t Say the N-Word if You Are Not Black
Explicit Bias in the Job Selection Process
What is DACA and Who Are the Dreamers?
Things Allies Need to Know
Free Illustrations of Black People for Use in Presentations, etc.
Smithsonian Announces “Race, Community, and Our Shared Future” Initiative
“Talking About Race” Web Portal
Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man
Black/POC-Owned Local Businesses
Just Us II Barber Shop
Vanessa’s Styles-Hair Braiding
MICHELLE’S WIGS & MORE
Sharp Edges Sawdy’s
M D Hair Design
CAPRI Beauty SALON
The Best Little Hair Shop
Lashes By Meeks
Demi Rowe
Hair by Olivia C.
Malayas Glam Bar
Visage Salon
La Belle African Hair Braiding
Heylo Hair Salon
T-Bone’s Bar & Grill
Caribbean Store
Roaming Bistro
Tropical Island Coffee & Cafe
Island Delights Caribbean Restaurant winchester va
Namaste Winchester Market
Sona Restaurant
Village Square Restaurant and V2 Oyster Bar & Lounge
Water Street Kitchen
Granny’s Place
Manolete’s Taqueria Gourmet
Taqueria Guadalajara
D.A.H. Cuisine Kesha Harris
NEER FOOD MART
Awabi
Cupcakes By Evvie
Mixing With Mel -Mobile Bartending Service
Aroma Deli
Skrimp Shack
Caribbean Store
Childhaven Preschool and Daycare
Tee Spot Day Care
Compassionate Home Care LLC
Mercury Communications, LLC
Gemz Clothing
Exotic Himalayan Handicrafts
Deals Steals
Winchester Boxing & Fitness
Unique Hoops Basketball Academy
Fast James Frisbee
All In Sports Training
C-More Transportation LLC
Southern Scrap & Waste Hauling
Hulk Haulers VA
Triple C Cab
Miel’s Auto Detailing
DJ EmJay Entertainment
AmazEngraved
SL Hunter Photography
Daniel Vipperman – Realtor
Corey The Realtor
Tools For Speaking With Children
Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup
Resources for Racial Justice Information and Conversations
Talking to Kids About Racism, Early and Often
Why Does Privilege Make People So Angry?
Plagiarism: How to Avoid It
Systemic Racism Explained
Let’s Talk About Discussing Race, Racism, and Other Difficult Topics
Talking About Race In The Classroom
BLM Resource Toolkit for School Staff
Mahogany Books (Black-Owned Bookstore)
Lesson: Painting Beauty – Creating Self-Portraits
Black Lives Matter At School: Curriculum For Early Childhood Education
“What We Believe: A Black Lives Matter at School Activity Book”
Lesson: “Looking at Race and Racial Identity Through Critical Literacy in Children’s Books”
Lesson: Family Colors – Interviewing Our Families
Lesson: “Looking at Ourselves”
Early Childhood/Elementary Resources from BLM Washington, D.C.
A Collection of Education Resources
BLM Mini-Lessons for Middle-Schoolers
Black Lives Matter at School: Curriculum for Middle-Schoolers
On Campus Resources
Student of Concern Reporting
The Mosaic Center for Diversity (Brandt Student Center Room 120)
[Not Just] Women’s Center (Brandt Student Center)
Spiritual Life (Goodson Chapel)
Counseling Center (Racey Hall)
Department of Campus Safety (540-678-4444)
Men United for Excellence
International Programs