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Learning about Racism
A variety of resources exist to learn more about racism, and the issues today. So many times we hear advice to listen before you speak, but we’re inclined to say, read and educate yourself before you speak, this time.
No issue is more complex, where it should be simple; more divisive when it should be inclusive.
We just engaged in a long day’s dialogue about the letter “B” in the word “Black” and if it should be capitalized or not. The AP Guidelines all newspapers use disagrees with some other journalistic guides. Then the recommendation of capitalizing the “W” in “White” came up. It was exhausting. We always opt for African American where we can, but that really isn’t inclusive of all Black races, is it? Would it be rude to begin to capitalize White? Would it not level the playing field to equality to do that? But most “whites” felt it would look odd, almost an elevating. And on and on the discussion went. If you have an opinion, please share it.
In America, we all need to talk about racism, about the smallest of things, and the ones that envelop the entire world.
These are troubling times, but as we move through we thought we would provide some resources to use – if anything this is a time to take care of ourselves – and to educate ourselves. We hope these are helpful.
RINewsToday is a member of PsychHub, a partner in mental health news and education. They have put together a resource site which we are happy to share.
Race, Racism, & Mental Health Resources
Here is a listing of a variety of resources from PsychHub:
Black Mental Health Resources
The Impact of Racism and Trauma on Emotional and Mental Health
Taking Action Against Racism
Resources on African American History
This wonderful list of historical references is from the RI Departmet of Education (RIDE) – appropriate for families to read.
Stages of Freedom offers this list of resources for anti-racism, put together by Ray Rickman.
https://blog.nols.edu/2020/06/05/resources-for-anti-racism
Listen to the testimony of George Floyd’s brother at the US Capitol yesterday…
We’ll continue to share, as we pave our path at this time…