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Learning Resources

Here are some of our favorite resources that have helped us continue to learn about antiracism.

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EmbraceRace | Violence Against Asian Americans: How Do We Support the Children?
This conversation examines the toll of anti-Asian American violence on Asian American people and communities, how communities are pushing back, and how the rest of us can support our Asian American family members, friends and neighbors. (1:02) Watch >>
Hasan Kwame Jeffries | “Confronting Hard History”
Historian Hasan Kwame Jeffries explores why confronting Hard History — aspects of the American past that we refuse to engage with honestly because we are afraid of what will be revealed about who we were and who we are as a nation — is so difficult and yet so necessary. ​(13:42) Watch >>
Jay Smooth | How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Discussing Race
Jay Smooth, host of the Underground Railroad radio show, discusses the sometimes thorny territory of how we discuss issues of race and racism, offering insightful and humorous suggestions for expanding our perception of the subject. Watch >>

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Ramesh A. Nagarajah | Reflections from a Token Black Friend
Ramesh A. Nagarajah talks about attending school in Weston through the METCO program, the structural side of systemic racism, and what white people do and don't say. Read >>
New York Times | What if Instead of Calling People Out, We Called Them In?
Prof. Loretta J. Ross is combating cancel culture with a popular class at Smith College. Read >>

Listen

WBUR On Point | Confronting Misconceptions Around Race with Michelle Singletary
In her 10-part series "Sincerely Michelle," journalist Michelle Singletary gets personal about misconceptions involving race.  Listen >>
New York Times | Nice White Parents
This 5-part series looks at the 60-year relationship between white parents and the public school down the block. Listen >>
Concord-Carlisle High School Student Leaders | Roundtable Discussion on the state of race relations and how to support our students of color
 A discussion about the state of race relations, and how to support students of color from Boston, Concord, and Carlisle (July 2020) Listen >>
Safe Space Radio | Talking to White Kids about Race and Racism
Many white parents have never learned how to talk about race and racism with their kids. This hour-long program combines compelling storytelling with practical expert guidance to give you tools to start your own courageous conversations. Listen >>
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Websites

Talking About Race logo
Talking about race is not easy, although hard, is necessary. Find tools and guidance to empower your journey and inspire conversation.
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Find resources on raising children who are thoughtful, informed and brave about race.
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Offers free teaching guides, lessons plans and more to create inclusive communities.
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Newsletters

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Become a more effective advocate for racial equity through this daily newsletter and podcast.
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Learn more about people and events in American history that are critically important but not well known.
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Books for Kids

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Books for Adults

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Community Links

Concord-Carlisle Schools

  • District's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Webpage
  • Concord-Carlisle High School Student Initiatives
    • Intersections Club
    • Cue the Culture Radio Program
    • The Voice (CCHS Student Newspaper)
  • RoundTable Discussion, hosted by CCHS Student Leaders​

Community Groups

  • Town of Concord, DEI Commission (approved Aug 2021, currently recruiting members)
  • League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
  • Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council
  • First Parish, Racial Justice Action Group
  • West Concord Union Church, Justice and Outreach
  • WIDE Lincoln (Welcome, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity)

Activism Groups

  • Coalition for Anti-Racism, Equity and Justice in Education
  • Indivisible Acton Area
  • Concord Indivisible​
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