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Black Lives Matter & Anti-Racism
Book Lists and Recommendations
Anti-Racism Graphic Novels Reading & Resources List
Eight Recommended Books by Women to Understand the Uprisings
10 Books About Race To Read Instead Of Asking A Person Of Color To Explain Things To You
Because Black Lives Matter, read YA Books written by Black Authors
Public Symbols of the Confederacy and White Supremacy from Southern Poverty Law Center
200 Women of Color on Twitter to Follow
Doing the Anti-Racism Work
Check Your Privilege: Live Into the Work
Project READY: Reimagining Equity & Access for Diverse Youth
Local BLM & Organizations & Events
Black Lives Matter- Santa Cruz Facebook Page
Santa Cruz Skateboarders Against Police Brutality (SCSAPB) Instagram Page
Local BLM News
Watsonville Mayors Update: A Deep Look Into the Watsonville Police Department
Pajaronian, August 14, 2020
Black Lives Matter Movement Inspires New Generation of Black Activists
Good Times, July 14, 2020
Hundreds Demand Change at Santa Cruz Juneteenth March
Good Times, June 21, 2020
Watsonville rallies in support of Black transgender community
Pajaronian, June 29, 2020
Fruition Brewing joins ‘Black is Beautiful’ global initiative
Pajaronian, July 7, 2020
National Organizations
Black Youth Project Dedicated to exploring what young, Black Americans think about the political, cultural, and sexual choices and challenges confronting them and their peer group through research, articles, and action.
Colorlines A daily news site where race matters, Colorlines features reporting, analyses, and opinions on topics including race in Hollywood, racism as a public health crisis, and the intricacies of defunding the police.
Race Forward Race Forward brings systemic analysis and an innovative approach to complex race issues to help people take effective action toward racial equity. Their research on racial justice issues includes community-focused decision making and racial equity in the workplace.
The Native Justice Coalition The Native Justice Coalition’s goal is to be a platform for healing, social, and racial justice by and for Native American people.
RAICES This non-profit provides free and low-cost legal services to marginalized immigrant children, families, and refugees. Join their Text for Migrant Justice Team or sign their form to tell ICE to release all immigrants at risk of COVID-19.