ANTIRACISM RESOURCES FOR THE FAMILY

July 23, 2020

Author: Amethyst J., Families First Hospital Response Volunteer

 

Families First believes in helping our community through life’s challenges and changes. We believe in helping people deal with issues that are too tough to tackle alone. For us, standing with the Black community in the fight against racial injustice means sharing resources that can help your family start or further conversations about race, racism, and anti-racism.

 

REFLECT & LEARN

To earnestly begin anti-racist work, explore your own biases and personal contributions to racism, then further your understanding of American History and systemic racism.

TALKING WITH & MODELING FOR CHILDREN

 

Children learn about race from what they see and hear, including silence around injustices. Being anti-racist means actively fighting against racist systems and ideas.

TAKE ACTION

Vote for, support, and connect with politicians and organizations fighting for systemic change.

  • Vote – Register to vote if you have not already, and vote for candidates supporting antiracist policies.
  • Equal Justice Initiative – Work to end mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and racial inequity.
  • Campaign Zero (and the 8 Can’t Wait project) – Research-based policy solutions to end police brutality in America
  • Color of Change – Online racial justice organization

Remember, first understand how you can contribute, then take action. From there, build habits and behaviors that keep your anti-racist work going, but remember to take breaks and care for your mental health. This keeps your work sustainable.

 

TOGETHER WE CAN WORK TOWARD SOCIAL JUSTICE.