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Uncovering the hallmarks of anti-racist institutions: Thought leaders we are reading, listening to, and following right now

October 22, 2020

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Uncovering the hallmarks of anti-racist institutions: Thought leaders we are reading, listening to, and following right now

Higher education edition

By EAB Expert September 19, 2022 0 minutes

Building anti-racist education institutions requires a commitment to ongoing individual learning and action, and there are countless authors, scholars, and activists leading and guiding conversations about racism and racial justice through their work. Here is a curated list of the resources we are learning from right now for you to read, listen to, follow, and share with your colleagues.

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Articles-quick reads with a lasting impact

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Books-for your individual and book club reading lists

  • “Ebony and Ivy: Race, Slavery, and the Troubled History of America’s Universities,” by Craig Steven Wilder
  • “From Equity Talk to Equity Walk” Expanding Practitioner Knowledge for Racial Justice” by Tia Brown McNair, Estela Mara Bensimon, and Lindsey Malcom-Piqueux
  • “How to be an Anti-Racist,” by Ibram X. Kendi
  • “Race on Campus: Debunking Myths with Data,” by Julie J. Park
  • “White Fragility,” by Robin DiAngelo

Podcasts-for your walks, workouts, and lunchbreaks

Podcast: Equity lessons from the University of Houston Hear from Dr. Paula Short from the University of Houston who offers advice to university leaders who aren’t sure where to start in eliminating equity gaps at their institutions

Thought leaders-for your continued learning

Social media-to follow and engage in the conversation

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Learn more about how the Institutional Strategy Index for DEIJ can help you quickly and comprehensively assess the current state of DEIJ on campus and prioritize the work that matters most to your strategy.

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