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February 23, 2021
March marks the 56th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. Some more resources to supplement our February Film Club selection of Selma (2014):
- Selma - The Bridge to the Ballot - 43 minute documentary
- The Selma Voting Rights Struggle: 15 Key Points from Bottom-Up History - article
- Why Diane Nash is Selma’s Best Supporting Role – article
Podcasts are a great way to discover a variety of BIPOC voices and viewpoints. The links below are for online listening. Podcasts may also be listened to or downloaded to a smartphone using a podcast app such as Apple Podcast, Google Podcast or Spotify. If you enjoy the recommended episode, all the podcasts have additional episodes available.
Asian Enough Podcast
Jen Yamato and Frank Shyong interview fellow Asian-Americans centered around the questions, "Am I Asian enough? Am I American enough?"
Code Switch Podcast
Shereen Marisol Meraji and Gene Demby welcome guests to explore how issues of race and identity manifest in every corner of American culture, from music to poetry to sports.
- Who’s Black Enough for Reparations – Feb 2021
Coffee with My Ma Podcast
Canadian actress Kaniehtiio Horn records the stories of her mother Kahn-Tineta Horn, a 1960’s model and lifelong Mohawk rights activist - “inspiring, funny, emotional”.
MPR News with Angela Davis Podcast
Conversations about life in Minnesota and how the state is changing.
- Renewed conversations about racial justice – January 18, 2021
Tamarindo Podcast
Hosts Ana Sheila Victorino and Brenda Gonzalez bring a Latinx perspective to current events and culture.
- Reflecting on the term BIPOC, Race, and Identity – November 2020
Yo, is this Racist? Podcast
Actress and musician Tawny Newsome, writer Andrew Ti, both professional comedians, and a weekly guest provide funny-yet-thoughtful responses to voicemails from people wondering whether a given situation is racist. (Note: Conversations are insightful and informative about the nuances of racism but this podcast may not be for you if you find swearing offensive.)
- Anti-Mitten Twitter with Joey Clift – January 2021
January 21, 2021
Anti-racism is the act of opposing racism/white supremacy in all forms - in our society, other people, and ourselves. It is about identifying the root causes of racism and putting an end to them. A critical part of anti-racism is self-education - educating yourself without placing the burden of your education on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC). In that spirit, we are asking you to educate yourself and share resources you found helpful or insightful to help others continue their antiracism self-education.
Some Racism Unveiled recommendations:
Explore a Racial Awakening in a Small Minnesota Town article and short video
Tethered: How Race and Policing Binds Minneapolis to Louisville article
Jim Crow of the North - 1 hour documentary on redlining in Minnesota
Real Talk: WOC & Allies is the voices of women of color (WOC) and allies working against racism and oppression. Great blog to learn more about being antiracist. Some Real Talk: WOC & Allies recommendations:
- An Open Letter to White People on the Murder of Philando Castile – blog post on equality, equity and silence
- Holy Shit, Being An Ally Isn’t About Me! - blog post on learning to be an ally
- Real Talk White Women Were Asked If They Have Real Friendships With WOC - blog post on how to be a better ally/friend.
More Anti-Racism Articles
- The Perils of “People of Color” by E. Tammy Kim
- For Black Women in Media, a “Dream Job” Is a Myth by Kathleen Newman-Bremang
- White Millennials Are Products of a Failed Lesson in Colorblindness by Mychal Denzel Smith
