Racism is woven into the fabric of American life, both overtly and subtly; within its institutions and policies. It divides us by delegating power and defining stations of superiority and inferiority. 

The United States has an immutable history of injustice and violence against Black people, and the effects of systemic racism towards Blacks also extend to other people of color.  

Racism affects us all because it dehumanizes us all. But it is our hope is that by sharing resources — books, articles, podcasts, videos, and training opportunities — we, as individuals will: 

• EDUCATE ourselves about current and historical events of racial divide.
• EXAMINE our own actions and how they play into racial inequity.
• JOIN IN CONVERSATIONS. Be honest, genuine. Don’t be afraid to say “I don’t know."
• LISTEN with the intent to listen.

This list is only a starting place. It is a living document that we'll be updating regularly and we encourage your suggestions and thoughts.

BOOKS:

• Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
• Blood Done Sign My Name by Timothy B. Tyson
• Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
• Books on Racism by Joe Feagin
• Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
• Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment Is Killing America's Heartland by Jonathan M. Metzl
• Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou
• Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong
• Racism without Racists: Color-Blind Racism and the Persistence of Racial Inequality in America by Eduardo Bonilla-Silva
• The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
• The Racial Contract by Charles W. Mills
• To Live Woke: Thoughts to Carry in Our Struggle to Save America by Dr. Rupert Nacoste
• Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria: And Other Conversations About Race by Beverly Daniel Tatum

BOOKSTORES

• Eyeseeme.com, children's bookstore with books that promote positive images and stories about African American culture and history.
• Loyalty Books, a family-owned DC-based bookstore with diverse books and events.

ARTICLES & BLOGS:

• 5-Decade-Long Friendship That Began with a Phone Call. An NPR.com article about the enduring friendship between NPR reporter Nina Totenberg and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
• Coronavirus News for Black Folks. A monthly curated round-up of stories and news produced by @SpeakPatrice that is focused on coverage related to how the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacts the Black community.
• For Black Scientists, the Sorrow is Also Personal. Op-ed by Kafui Dzirasa, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and biomedical sciences at Duke. This article was originally published in Cell Press and was reprinted in Duke Today.
• Telling the Truth About Race. Blog by Don Taylor, Duke professor of public policy.
• The History Behind "When The Looting Starts, The Shooting Starts." NPR article by Barbara Sprunt.
• The Link Between Experiences of Racism and Stress and Anxiety for Black Americans. An article by Jessica Graham-LoPresti, Tahirah Abdullah, Amber Calloway and Lindsey West.
• Anti-Racism Resources for Students and Professionals in Healthcare An article on the Nursing License Map website.

RESEARCH:

• Risk of Police-Involved Death by Race/Ethnicity and Place, by Frank Edwards, Michael H. Esposito and Hedwig Lee, American Journal of Public Health
• Whose Culture Has Capital? A Critical Race Theory Discussion of Community Cultural Wealth, Race Ethnicity and Education, byTara J. Yosso

FILM

• 13th. Netflix documentary by Ava DuVernay highlighting the criminalization of African Americans and the racism and injustice within the U.S. prison system. Now also available for free viewing on YouTube. 
• "A Riot is the Language of the Unheard" Martin Luther King Jr. Explained 53 Years Ago, in The Week
• Durham: A Self-Portrait. Sensationalized in national media and misunderstood in its own region, Durham, NC, has played a historic role in the story of race and class in the American South. 
• Justice Ginsburg on Public Interest Law. A 2017 C-SPAN interview with US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who talked about her life, legal career, equality and social justice.
• Let the Fire Burn. PBS documentary film recounting the May 13, 1985, tragedy in Philadelphia.
• RBG. Documentary film about the life and career of US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who developed a breathtaking legal legacy and became a pop culture icon.
• Skin. Award-winning short film about a young man, raised by racist skinheads and notorious among white supremacists, who turns his back on hatred and violence with the help of a black activist and the woman he loves.
• The Other America. A recording of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1967 speech.

PODCASTS:

• Brene Brown and Aiko Bethea on Inclusivity at Work: The Heart of Hard Conversations.
• Zora's Daughters. A society and culture podcast that uses Black feminist anthropology to think about race, politics, and popular culture. Producers Alyssa A.L. James and Brendane Tynes dig deep into social issues in an accessible and entertaining way with the aim of empowering listeners to develop the tools and language that sparks conversations and change.

SOCIAL MEDIA

• Follow #BlackintheIvory on Twitter. The hashtag is being used by academics to express thoughts, emotions and solutions to dealing with racism in academic institutions in the U.S. and around the world.

• Living While Black: Raw Discussions on Race at Duke. A daylong virtual event attended by 6,300 Duke community members. Research and personal narratives were shared about the impact of racism and how to create change.
• Vice Provosts Mary Pat McMahon and Gary Bennett released a joint message detailing Duke's next steps to address racism on campus.
• Dean Paula McClain's announcement of her plan for The Graduate School at Duke.
• Chancellor Washington and President Price address recent tragedies.
• Duke Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) remote support.
• Let's Embrace Duke's Entire History. Duke University Archivist Val Gillispie writes in Duke Magazine about the complexity of loving the university and acknowledging its history.

• Listen to, receive, and believe the truth and hurt of People of Color when they relay incidents of racism and bigotry.

• Spend time in diverse places and build meaningful, honest relationships with People of Color.

• Invest in intentional anti-racist education.

• Search these topics to learn more: Race-Based Traumatic Stress, the Biopsychosocial Model of Racism as a Stressor, and Adverse Childhood Experiences(ACEs) studies, such as the one in Philadelphia.

• Training: Racial Equity Institute (REI) Training

• Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)

• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

• Organizing Against Racism (ROAR)

• Durham, a Self-Portrait, a book by Steven Channing and the accompanying documentary

• Durham 150 website