This month I’ve been investing more thought, personal learning and conversations with others around anti-Black racism. I’m learning all I can to understand what it means to dismantle anti-Black racism. Understanding that white supremacy (a political, economic and cultural system in which whites overwhelmingly control power and material resources and widespread conscious and unconscious ideas of white superiority and entitlement) is rooted in anti-Blackness is critical. As a recent example, anti-Black racism is clearly evident as we see how the history of anti-Black racist policies in migrant treatment are impacting Haitians. If you have not been following, you can read more in this article that includes data-driven reporting.
It is imperative that we understand and examine the history of anti-Black racism if we are serious about creating a better future. A great place to start is the Harvard Library’s Confronting Anti-Black Racism Project.
“Understanding and dismantling anti-Black racism is one of the most urgent and persistent issues of our time. Confronting Anti-Black Racism curates Harvard research and resources on the history of racism in the United States and its impact on Black communities. The project introduces and explores a continuous knowledge loop of scholarship, library resources, and real-world experiences of Black Americans. It enables researchers to examine the past and understand the present, giving us the tools to build a better future.” Harvard Library Confronting Anti-Black Racism Project
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Published: September 2021
Author: Angie Stewart
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Lead and Facilitator Engagement Program Manager
Organizational Learning