Anti- Racism in Action Online Book display

Description

The recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have brought attention to the racist policies and systems that engender violence (both sudden and systemic, physical and attitudinal) against Black people in the United States. The current protests are not just in response to these most recent killings – they are in response to the systemic racism that is woven through our society. To truly act in a way that will disrupt and dismantle that system requires antiracist actions.

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi wrote in How to Be an Antiracist (2019), "Being an antiracist requires persistent self-awareness, constant self-criticism, and regular self-examination."

Below you will find e-resources (books, video, articles, etc.) available through JMU Libraries to help you educate yourself on the past to understand the present, to amplify and listen to the voices of those affected by racism, and to confront the current and ongoing injustices in the United States.

This online book display was created in late May 2020 by the JMU Libraries’ Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and other staff and faculty in the JMU Libraries. We will continue to update it.

Web Presence

https://guides.lib.jmu.edu/bookdisplays/antiracism

Involvement

Involves Faculty, Involves Staff, Involves Students, Involves Participants External to JMU

Date

June 3, 2020

Frequency

Ongoing (Currently in existence, year round)

Existing Center/Institute/Program

yes

Engagement Attributes

JMU Specific

Primary Focus of Program

Cultural Institutions and Programs

Begin Date

6-4-2020

Areas of Engagement

Civic Engagement, Community Engagement, Engaged Learning

Format

Department or Center

On/Off campus

Off campus

Academic Level of Engagement

College