COVID-19 and Anti-Racism Resources

There’s a lot of uncertainty and change happening in the world right now. We are in the middle of a pandemic and an economic crisis. In addition to those factors, The United States is dealing with protests and demonstrations against the country’s long history of racism and police brutality. 

This has caused a lot of fear, frustration, and confusion. And that is why we’d like to take this opportunity to share some resources that can offer clarity and support. We’ve also included some organizations in this guide that fight for racial justice and police reform. 

Anti-racism resources: 

Books

• The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein
• White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide by Carol Anderson  
• So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
• The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander 
• Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Organizations

• Color of Change  
• Equal Justice Initiative
• NAACP 
• Campaign Zero
• Showing Up For Racial Justice (SURJ)

Podcasts

• 1619
• Pod Save the People
• Code Switch 

Covid-19 resources: 

Research and General Information

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• World Health Organization

Health and Wellness

• National Alliance on Mental Illness
• Living With Mental Illness During COVID-19 Outbreak– Preparing For Your Wellness
• Mental Health America COVID-19 Blog
• Free Online Passion Breath Class
• Free Online Passion Dance Class

Financial Support 

• COVID-19 Ancillary Costs 
• Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (ACT)
• Financial Help for Those Impacted by COVID-19