Resources on Race and Racism
Opportunities to listen, learn, and act.
Below is a collection of resources to read, watch, and share around the topics of racism, culture, and faith.
Like most libraries, this is a vast and diverse collection. Some resources focus on historical education. Others are prescriptive, editorial, or fictional narratives. A wide variety of voices are included. Some resources are communicated from a Christian viewpoint, while others are not. All provide opportunities to listen and learn. Each can be a catalyst for change.
Online Reading
- "Be the Bridge: 10 Things Every Racial Bridge-Builder Should Know" by Bethebridge.com
- "Talking about Race" from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- "Letter From A Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King, Jr.
- "Conversation Starters" What to Do + Discuss a guide for individuals, families, and small groups
Bible Reading Plans from YouVersion
- Be The Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation by Latasha Morrison
- Cultivating a Heart of Mercy by Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King
- The Power of Unity by Tony Evans
- Overcoming by Letitia Wright
Messages
- This Human Race by Andy Stanley (June 2020 at North Point)
- Skin in the Game by Andy Stanley, Joseph Sojourner, and Sam Collier (September 2016 at North Point)
- A Conversation with Clay Scroggins and Terrence Smith (June 2020 at Buckhead Church)
- A Conversation About Race (June 2020 at Woodstock City Church)
- Viewfinder by Jeff Henderson, Reggie Joiner, and Lee Jenkins (June 2020 at Gwinnett Church)
Articles for Parents
- How To Talk To Kids About Racism: An Age-By-Age Guide from Today’s Parent
- Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Talking to Your Kids About Racism from ReThink
- How White Parents Can Use Media to Raise Anti-Racist Kids from Common Sense Media
- How To Diversify Your Child's Bookshelf from Brightly
These books can help introduce students to the realities of race and racism in our world today. Some contain discussions of racial violence and the use of offensive language. Please research them and use your own discretion about whether they are right for your child.