106 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice

If you or a friend is an educator, buy said friend books that feature POC as protagonists and heroes, no matter the racial make-up of the class. Here are good lists from: Mahogany BooksAmerican Indians in Children’s LiteratureEmbrace RaceBaby and BlogNPRGrassroots Community FoundationToday’s Parent, and Huff Post. bell hooks, one of the heroes of our time, has authored five children’s books. Buy the books from a Black-owned bookstore. You can purchase educational toys that feature POC, such as finger puppetsBlack History Flashcardspuzzles, etc for their classroom. Use these items year-round, not just in February. The racial make-up of students doesn’t matter — kids of every race need to know American history and be exposed to people from different races, religions, and countries. If the friend is interested, buy them for your pal’s classroom. Don’t be shy to ask Facebook friends that you haven’t actually talked to in ten years.

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