Antiracism Resources
In support of the University System of Maryland chancellor and presidents’ statement, the UMBC Counseling Center continues to stand against racism and denounces the murders of Black people with the most recent tragic killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Tony McDade. We stand with Black folx and communities as the COVID-19 pandemic and recent acts of state violence continue to highlight the health disparities and the traumatization of marginalized communities (see Counseling Center Statement).
Below is a non-exhaustive list of resources on systemic racism history, antiracism resources, resources for Black communities, and resources for parents raising antiracist children. If you want your voice to be heard and considering one’s circumstances, call your elected representative, vote, donate time or money.
News Articles Addressing Systemic Racism Resources:
- “We are living in a racism pandemic says APA president“
- “A Timeline of Events that Led to the 2020 ‘Fed Up’-rising“
- “3 Things Amy Cooper Did in Central Park to Damage Her Reputation and Career“
Antiracism Resources:
- “75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice“
- “26 Ways to be in The Struggle Beyond The Streets“
Videos on Antiracism:
- Anti-Racism Practices & the Pandemic Tim Wise
- Anti-Racism Educator Jane Elliott
- Deconstructing White Privilege with Dr. Robin DiAngelo
- COVID-19 Trevor Noah
- America is a Tale of Two Cities Chris Cuomo
Books on Antiracism:
- How to be an antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
- Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson
- White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo
- I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown
Resources for Coping with Racial Trauma:
- Coping with Racism
- Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture: Racial Trauma Toolkit
- Radical Healing Collective
- www.callblackline.com
- www.thebipocproject.org
- BLM Meditation for Healing Racial Trauma by Dr. Candice Nicole
- www.liberatemeditation.com
- Books on Microaggressions and Traumatic Stress by Kevin Nadal
- That’s So Gay! Microaggressions and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community (2013)
- Microaggressions and Traumatic Stress (2018)
- The Racial Healing Handbook by Anneliese A. Singh
Resources for Black Communities:
- Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture: Racial Trauma Toolkit
- NAMI African American Mental Health
- Black Lives Matter: Healing Action Toolkit
- Coping with Racism
- Radical Healing Collective
Resources for Queer People of Color
- Standing Together Coming Out for Racial Justice: An Anti-Racist Organizational Developmental Toolkit for LGBT Equality Groups and Activist
- Human Rights Campaign: Explore Communities of Color
- UC Santa Cruz: Queer & Trans Black, Indigenous, People of Color Resources
Resources for Parents:
Articles:
- “Countering COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Stigma and Racism: Tips for Parents and Caregivers“
- “PBS’s Teaching Your Child About Black History Month“
Books:
Podcasts:
- Parenting Forward podcast episode ‘Five Pandemic Parenting Lessons with Cindy Wang Brandt’
- Fare of the Free Child podcast
Social Media:
- The Conscious Kid: follow them on Instagram
*resources list adapted from University of Illinois Chicago Counseling Center
Ways to Get Involved:
“75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice”
- 26 Ways to be in The Struggle Beyond The Streets
- Information re: Financial Support & Donations
- Sign a Petition
- Register to Vote
- Showing Up for Racial Justice
- Color of Change
On Campus Resources/Campus Partners:
Xenophobia Resources
Please also refer to these tips from Loyola University Maryland’s Counseling Center, specifically around reducing xenophobia and racism.
Looking for ways to lend your voice to this issue? Consider participating in the social media campaign to #WashTheHate that we will be promoting on myUMBC and our social media platforms! It started in response to the discrimination and violence again individuals of Asian descent bred as a result of fear surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. More information on how you can take part can be found at www.WashTheHate.com.
If you would like to report incidences of hate and violence that you have experienced as a member of these affected communities, you can do so through the Asian Americans Advancing Justice sponsored website here: www.standagainsthatred.org
Please continue to follow or check in with the Counseling Center via our website, myUMBC group, and social media platforms (@UMBCCounseling on Instagram and Facebook) for updates regarding the status of current services offered and for resources on coping through these difficult times.
Additional resources
Resources about COVID-19 language and discrimination
- Yale School of Medicine: Calling COVID-19 the “Wuhan Virus” or “China Virus” is inaccurate and xenophonic
- The Atlantic: The Other Problematic Outbreak
- The Washington Post: Stop calling COVID-19 a foreign virus
Resources for coping with Racism/Xenophobia
- Medium: Surviving Racism Amidst COVID-19
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America: Responding to Racism During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Video: Disarming Racism from a Psychological Perspective