ANTI-RACISM AND EQUALITY
We must take meaningful action against racism in the workplace.
Business leaders, especially white leaders, may now be finding ourselves seeking out a crash course in anti-racism—the active dismantling of structures and ingrained biases that
uphold racial inequalities. It's likely to get uncomfortable for you and your colleagues, and EAP is here to support and learn with you.
What does workplace-based education and true growth look like?
These resources are meant to help you start moving beyond a simple company message and begin
creating profound, lasting change in your organization.
It’s normal to feel overwhelmed or not know how to take the next step; contact us today for a management consultation on how to make all of your employees feel safe and empowered.
LEARN
Educating ourselves, our workplace, and our communities
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Talking About Race: an interactive and excellent guide to learning more about race in America and tools to start the conversation in your life and workplace. Project of The National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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"How to Be an Antiracist" - Interactive article with accompanying video by Ibram X. Kendi
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The Implicit Association Test (IAT) – measures attitudes and beliefs that people may be unwilling or unable to report. These tests cover a number of different topics including race and gender.
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Speak Up! Guidebook: How to respond to everyday bigotry in a variety of real-life situations, with sample scripts and responses for you to read and practice. Includes examples in the workplace, home, with family, friends, and more.
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The 1619 Project - The New York Times Magazine
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Just beginning to learn about racism in America? Start with this article: “Whiteness” by The National Museum of African American History and Culture, with videos, handouts, and thinking prompts
READ
Self-education or to share with your team; please buy from local or black-owned bookstores when possible
WATCH OR LISTEN
Videos, films, and podcasts to absorb with an open mind
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The First Time I Realized I Was Black: Celebrities and journalists share their personal story. Interactive short videos.
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Documenting Hate: Charlottesville; FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate the resurgence of white supremacists in America. PBS documentary.
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Code Switch (NPR podcast series)
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Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace (Harvard Business Review Podcast)
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A 'Forgotten History' Of How The U.S. Government Segregated America (VPR interview)
FOR BUSINESS OWNERS AND MANAGERS
It starts with an intentional commitment to dismantling and undoing racism
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Ohio State Law School's "Divided Community Project" is an excellent multi-level online education center on civil unrest. It contains strategies for addressing civil unrest, engaging stakeholders early, establishing trust, framing the issue, and listening to the community/employees.
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Facilitation guides and activities to use in staff meetings and trainings (Social Justice Toolbox)
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The 10 Commitments Companies Must Make to Advance Racial Justice (Harvard Business Review)
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What Leaders Must Do Today to Address Systemic Racism (video) How do we start real conversations about race in our organizations?
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How to Create an Effective Cross-Cultural Training Program (Very thorough article, from SHRM) and
Taking Steps to Eliminate Racism in the Workplace (good for all managers, including mid-level)
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Want to consult with one of our EAP directors on specific strategies for your workplace? Call our management VIP line at (888) 392-0050.
EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS CONTENT
Staff meetings, company emails, newsletters, and intranet shareables
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The Story of Access, a 7-minute powerful documentary on the experience of being African-American in our country. Used in recent cultural trainings at Starbucks.
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Eight Ways to Stand Up to Hate by the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley
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Guide to Allyship, created by Amelie Lamont, a woman of color
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"What Is Systemic Racism?": an 8-part video series that shows how racism shows up in our lives across institutions and society
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Five Ways to Have Better Conversations Across Difference by the Greater Good Center
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How Should You Be Talking With Employees About Racism? by Entrepreneur magazine
PARENTS AND KIDS
Articles, videos. and book lists for parents and kids
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Beyond the Golden Rule: A Parent’s Guide to Preventing and Responding to Prejudice (free e-book with age-by-age sections and advice)
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How to Talk to Kids About Race: Books and Resources That Can Help by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
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How White Parents Can Talk To Their Kids About Race (NPR article and recorded interview)
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"How to Talk to Kids About Race”: a 3-minute animated video from The Atlantic
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Books About Racism and Social Justice for babies through teens; also Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners
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Racism and Violence: How to Help Kids Handle the News by the Child Mind Institute
SUPPORTING AND CENTERING PEOPLE OF COLOR
Intentionally advocate for and prioritize the voices and safety of BIPOC
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People of Color-Owned Vermont Businesses / New England Black-Owned Businesses
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www.IAMAVERMONTER.ORG is a unique resource for persons of color relocating to Vermont
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Our Mental Health Minute: A video series created by psychologists Riana Anderson and Shawn Jones to provide mental health resources for the black community.
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NAACP Coronavirus Resources: A wide-ranging list of pandemic resources for the black community
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44 Mental Health Resources for Black People Trying to Survive in This Country
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How U.S. Companies Can Support Employees of Color Through the Pandemic
GET IN TOUCH
www.investeap.org (main site)
866-660-9533 (24/7 hotline)
Management Consultations:
(844) 272-7327