Activism, Antiracism, and Activist Self-CareSub-Title
Want to be an accomplice or activist and not sure where to start?
Check out this resource which includes a list of actions you can take to impact change and tips for cultivating resilience.
Anti-Racism Resources
Do the Work!: An Antiracist Activity Book by W. Kamau Bell & Kate Schatz
Vist our front desk to check out a copy of this book (and other titles) from our lending library.
Supporting a Peer Experiencing Overt or Implicit Bias
Confronting Predjudice: How to Protect Yourself and Others
What riding my bike has taught me about white privelege
An article from Quartz on the topic of white privilege.
Scaffolded Anti-Racist Resources
The Trauma of Racism
An article from the McSilver Institute with information about traumatic impacts of racism.
Showing Up For Racial Justice Toolkit
Obama Foundation: Anguish and Action
Educational resources to help “create a more just and equitable world”.
The CUT Article: 13 Books You Should Read About Black Lives
Self-Care for Activists
Activism is hard work. Practicing self-care is essential for sustaining your activism.
Beginner’s Guide to Self-Care for Activists
Activists, don’t feel guilty about self-care and setting boundaries
Caring for Yourself is a Radical Act – Self Care Guide for Youth Working in Community
Self-Care for Change Agents and Activists Podcast by Dr. Thema (YouTube)
Self-Care for Activists: Sustaining Your Most Valuable Resource
Identifying Your Role and Practicing Self-Care as a Young Black Activist
Healing: The Act of Radical Self-Care Dr. Joi Lewis (book)
“When you’re an emotional laborer, healer, activist, community leader, or voice for change, the burden of oppression, trauma, and sorrow can seem never-ending. When you’re facing nonstop heartache day-to-day, it’s easy to wish for total numbness. But when you can’t feel pain, you can’t feel joy.”
Irresistible
Podcast about healing and inspiration for social justice activists.
Self-Care in the Movement
by Learning for Justice by the Southern Poverty Law Center
How to Use Activism as Self-Care by The JED Foundation
Are we missing something? Feel free to email ageringe@gustavus.edu to suggest any additional resources.