Self Education Resources
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"The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
A powerful collection of essays addressing racial and social issues in America.
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"Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More" by Janet Mock
A memoir that explores intersectionality, transgender identity, and the LGBTQ+ experience.
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"So You Want to Talk About Race" by Ijeoma Oluo
Offers accessible insights into race relations, privilege, and systemic racism in the United States.
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The Root
https://www.theroot.com
An online publication focusing on African-American culture, politics, and news from a Black perspective.
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The Advocate
http://advocate.com/
A leading source for LGBTQ+ news, advocacy, and culture. -
Colorlines
http://colorlines.com/
A website dedicated to news, analysis, and storytelling on issues of race and social justice. -
Movie Recommendations
1. "Moonlight" (2016) - A groundbreaking film that follows the life of a young Black man growing up in Miami while grappling with his identity and sexuality.
2. "Paris is Burning" (1990) - A documentary exploring the ball culture of New York City's LGBTQ+ community, particularly focusing on transgender and queer people of color.
3. "The Hate U Give" (2018) - Based on the novel by Angie Thomas, this film follows a young Black girl who witnesses the police shooting of her friend and becomes an activist for racial justice.