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There is a vast and increasing number of reading lists and amazing resources available for learning more about racism and oppression. However, especially for those new to the social justice world, navigating them can be overwhelming.

We created this guide as a more structured way for people to engage with resources based on their own learning journey or interests, while also being able to see how each topic connects back to a bigger picture.

THINK OF CHECK YO'PROCESS AS A "CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE" AROUND YOUR SOCIAL JUSTICE GROWTH.

This is an evolving guide – as you are learning, we are also continuously growing and learning together. We would love for this to be an opportunity to collaborate with others committed to radical social change. If you have suggestions, questions, or want more guidance, please contact us!

WHERE TO START?

WHITE SUPREMACY

INTERSECTIONALITY

SYSTEMIC RACISM AND HOW IT IMPACTS BLACK COMMUNITIES & COMMUNITIES OF COLOR

PRIVILEGE

LGBTQIA+ & BLACK LIVES

Police Brutality and the Criminal "Justice" System

ALLYSHIP / SOLIDARITY

FOR NON-BLACK PEOPLE OF COLOR

WHERE TO START?
Activity Read Listen Watch Act
Reflection Questions:
  1. How do I benefit from white privilege?

  2. How much do I interact with or hear from people outside my racial group?

  3. How much of the culture you consume (music, arts, language, etc.) was created by Black people, and are the original Black creators compensated?

Support:
FOR MORE GENERAL ANTI-OPPRESSION RESOURCES, CLICK HERE
POLICE BRUTALITY AND THE CRIMINAL "JUSTICE" SYSTEM
Read Listen Watch Act
"The Systems that Protect the Police" (Podcast Episode, The Daily – The New York Times) REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
  1. What do I think the role of the police should be? Does the reality of the police function currently match this ideal?

  2. Do I feel safe around police? Do I view them as a threat to public safety or enforcers?

  3. What do neighborhoods with low crime rates have that high-crime rate neighborhoods don't have? What makes a neighborhood safe?

ACT:
  1. Find out who your local representatives, state senators, and District Attorneys are and where they stand on these issues.

  2. Vote for candidates who are committed to defunding the police and investing in communities through education and public services.

SUPPORT:
FOR MORE RESOURCES ABOUT POLICE BRUTALITY, CLICK HERE
SOLIDARITY / ALLYSHIP
Read Listen Watch Act
REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
  1. What does it mean for me to be an ally to Black communities seeking justice?

  2. Do I claim "ally" as a status or identity on the basis of my good intent?

  3. Do I expect gratitude or acknowledgement for my work/contribution/support?

  4. Do I use my privilege to uplift Black efforts and voices, instead of centering my own?

  5. Am I willing to be uncomfortable and grow from mistakes?
FOR MORE RESOURCES ABOUT SOLIDARITY, CLICK HERE
LGBTQIA+
Read Listen Watch Act
REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
  1. When I think of the LGBTQIA+ movement, which issues come to mind?

  2. Are the most-discussed issues salient for some groups more than others?

SUPPORT:
FOR MORE LGBTQIA+ RESOURCES, CLICK HERE
FOR NON-BLACK PEOPLE OF COLOR
Read Listen Watch Act
REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
  1. How does white supremacy benefit you?

  2. How can you divest from white supremacy?

  3. In what ways does white supremacy manifest in your culture/community and how can you address them?"

ACT:
  1. Talk to folks in your culture/community about what is going on, how we benefit from white supremacy and what we can do to support
FOR MORE RESOURCES FOR NON BLACK PEOPLE OF COLOR, CLICK HERE