CSS’ Internal Antiracism Priority Areas

Anti-Black racism and white supremacy is pertinent and pervasive. It is woven into the fabric of our society and reflected in every institution and organization in the U.S. including institutions and organizations that identify as progressive and committed to social change like schools, grassroots organizations, and non-profit organizations.  To mitigate harm organizations like CSS, must take an active approach to dismantling racism and white supremacy, both internally and externally. The most uncomfortable part of doing this work is looking within but we can’t imagine talking the talk without walking the walk so we are all in. Listed below are the priority areas we identified in our antiracism action plan:

• Priority 1: Commit CSS to diversity, equity, and inclusion generally and anti-racism specifically. 

• Priority 2: Weave DEI and anti-racism into CSS policies, practices, and solutions. 

• Priority 3: Build DEI and anti-racism literacy among CSS staff and board.

STAY TUNED!

Keep up to date on our progress and as we follow up with additional commitments that speak to leveraging the voices of youth leaders and others to engage our partners and support systemic change across our communities.

Antiracism Resource Guide

This resource guide was compiled by the Center for Supportive Schools. It is not meant to be exhaustive and will be updated weekly as we continue to become aware of more resources.  

Healing: 

• Black Mental Health Alliance

• Therapy for Black Men

• Viva Wellness NYC

• Inclusive Therapists 

• 8 Black Therapists on their Best Advice for Coping Right Now

• Mental Health Survival Guide for Black Women in the Workplace (the short list)

A History Lesson: 

• 1619 Project 

• The Case for Reparations

• The History of Racism in America

• The Difference between Racism and Colorism

Resources for Organizations: 

• Racial Equity Tools 

• The Lens of Systemic Oppression

• The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture

Tools for Internal Reflection: 

• Racism Scale: Where do you fall? 

• Summary of Stages of Racial Identity Development

• Racial Bias Test

Resources for White People and Non-Black POC:

• Guide to allyship

• How to be an Ally

• White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack

• Walking While Black

• The Uses of Anger: Women Responding to Racism 

• 7 Tips for White Parents to Talk to their Kids about Police Murders of Black People

Resources for Schools, Children, and Conversations with Children: 

• USC’s Diversity Toolkit: A Guide to Discussing Identity, Power, and Privilege

• 75 Children’s Book to Read Now

• Talking to Kids about Racial Violence

• What Kids Need to Know about Race and Violence- but many Schools won’t Touch 

• Here’s How To Raise Race-Conscious Children

• Supporting Kids Of Color In Wake Of Racialized Violence 

• Talking to Kids About Racism and Justice: a list for parents, caregivers & educators

• The Colors of Us 

• The Skin I'm In 

• Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults)

• 60+ Resources for Talking to Kids About Racism 

• What Happened When My School Started to Dismantle White Supremacy

• How White Supremacy Culture Lives in Our Schools