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This list of resources for learning about and fighting against racism, injustice, and white supremacy is not exhaustive and will be continually updated, so check back later to see what else has been added.

 Books to read:
The Color of Compromise, by Jemar Tisby
I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, by Austin Channing Brown
Divided by Faith, by Michael Emerson and Christian Smith
Just Mercy, by Bryan Stevenson
White Awake, by Daniel Hill
Reclaiming my Theology
YouTube videos to watch:
Deconstructing White Privilege with Dr. Robin DiAngelo
Race, Trauma, and the Doctrine of Discovery by Mark Charles

 TED Talks to watch:
How to overcome our biases: Walk boldy toward them by Vernā Myers
The ugency of intersectionality by Kimberlé Crenshaw

 Films and documentaries to watch:
When They See Us (Ava DuVernay, Netflix)
13th (Ava DuVernay, Netflix)

 People to follow on social media:
Andre Henry
Ally Henny
Jemar Tisby
Austin Channing Brown
Ekemini Uwan
Mark Charles
Latasha Morrison

 Organizations to support and learn from:
NAACP
The Witness: A Black Christian Collective
Be the Bridge

 Starting points:
Be the Bridge 101
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