This workbook is designed for use in a dismantling racism workshop. We cannot as unitarian universalists argue about whether racism or a culture of white supremacy exists in our. As we move into the next millennium, congregations, presbyteries, and synods are engaging the problem of racism in unprecedented numbers. A resource book for social change groups western states center, 2003 po box 40305 portland, or 97240 5032288866.
In this series we seek to uncover the structural foundations of racism in the food system and highlight the ways people, communities, organizations and social movements are dismantling the attitudes, institutions and structures that hold racism in place. Jon daniels and the civil rights movement in alabama by charles eagles 1991 university of alabama press during the 2015 epiphany season. The commission maintains a library of resources on dismantling racism. More than 15 years have passed since joe barndt wrote his influential and widely acclaimed dismantling racism 1991, augsburg books. The twentyfirst century challenge to white america facets barndt, joseph on. Dismantling racism resource book white peoples resistance the following three pages are adapted from paul kivels uprooting racism, 1996, pp.
A manual and toolbox is a meticulouslyresearched study of the history of american racism that encourages activists, k12 teachers, college professors,community center leaders, families, and individuals alike to work towards ending systemic racism. A youth curriculum is a 6session curriculum will help middle school and high school youth have conversations about race, become allies, and build relationships to address systemic racism in their context. Please add additional resources in the comments below. This book is a report from the front, combining personal stories and theoretical and theological reflection with examples of the work of dismantling racism and methods for creating the muchneeded safe space for dialogue on race to occur. This backgrounder is the first in a multiauthored series on dismantling racism in the food system. Often quoted in rounds but infrequently understood, debaters who wish to advance their mastery of racial theory would definitely benefit from the purchase and reading of this work. This resource book is a compilation of materials designed to supplement a dismantling racism workshop, which supports organizations to build a shared analysis of race and racism, to engage in antiracist organizational development and to move racial justice organizing campaigns. By pulling together a diverse array of historic and current resources, this book provides both introductions as well as sophisticated analysis of key themes for. This webbased workbook was originally designed to support the dismantling racism works 2day basic workshop. Institutional power is a direct link to who benefits economically in society. The exercises and resources in this packet were written and compiled by jenny truax unless otherwise noted. Brochures and cards bulletin inserts forms and applications liturgy and worship aids manuals and policies video, audio and multimedia publications and periodicals posters and fliers reports and study guides prayer cards.
Dismantling racism resource book dismantling racism project 2 western states center dismantle 1. A fabulous selection of childrens books on racism and other topics. Training are offered by the absalom jones center for racial healing. Dismantling racism is the place to start in creating. Created by jenny truax and carolyn griffeth as a workshop resource for the 20 midwest cw gathering. This workbook, and the dismantling racism process, are offered in memory and celebration of the life and work of the late kenneth jackson jones 19502004. Explores personal racial identity and social action plan to heal racism.
Leslie takahashi, and the dismantling racism resource book. Dismantling racism works drworks is no longer offering workshops and race equity consulting see about drworks page. The reading and discussion of this book is a part of the effort to prepare. As the gap between the haves and the have nots continues to widen, we must. A resource for nonprofits and social justice organizers to learn how to use social media for sharing a narrative, sharing information, or building a conversation around an issue. Resources about drworks a b o u t d i s m a n t l i n g r a c i s m w o r k s. Assuming that you are still with me, you will need to download dismantling racism. The power of an illusion resource guide for episode 3 6. With hearts full of gratitude for that spirit of collective growing, we announce we are no. Dismantling racism training seeks to increase racial understanding, healing and reconciliation. Karen gaffney outlines five clear steps to help readers understand the history of racism, racism today, and the reality of our future. A resource book for social change groups by western states center, 2003. A booklist for white readers since trayvon martin was murdered in 2012, we have seen a renewed investment from white people in our community who want tools to help gain a foothold in their struggles to understand the ways that racism and white supremacy opperate in their minds, their families, and the. It is offered several times throughout the year and is required for all parish clergy and all lay leaders, including vestry members.
The authors present the power of the narrative and its important role in racial healing. As the gap between the haves and the have nots continues to widen. Read this book for a class for my postgraduate degree in community organizing. Community organizing is integral to antiracist work.
About this guide this guide was developed in 20162017. These wheels were created in the tradition of the power and control wheel created by the domestic abuse intervention programs of duluth, minnesota. Attend or organize workshops on dismantling racism or healing. A resource book for social change groups, that is a compilation of materials designed to supplement a dismantling racism workshop.
Presbyterian mission agency matthew 25 selected resources. A resource for the 40 days of prayer was written by my colleague, cheri mills, and the racial reconciliation task force of the diocese of ky offers it up as a resource for you. This packet is a chapter from the forthcoming book project, recipes for the beloved community, spearheaded by carolyn griffeth and jenny truax. Dismantling racism works drworks has had the honor of learning with and from hundreds of activists, leaders, and community members over the course of the last 12 years. Since trayvon martin was murdered in 2012, we have seen a renewed investment from white people in our community who want tools to help gain a foothold in. An important resource for leaders and practitioners working to overcome our nations legacy of racism.
Manifestations of racism resources to continue the. Training are offered by the center for racial healing. We envision a beloved community liberated from individual and systemic racism and white supremacy. Dismantling racism is intended to increase the breadth and depth of racial justice work in the region through supporting organizations to build a shared analysis.
This resource book is a product of the western states center and is designed to supplement a dismantling racism workshop. Dismantling racism resource book dismantling racism project 57 western states center for organizations striving to become multicultural. These resources originate from a variety of sources and build on the work of many people and organizations, including but not limited to kenneth jones, tema okun, andrea ayvazian, beverly danieltatum, joan. Our role and responsibility as white allies to create racial justice kathy obear, ed. A resource book for social change groups from western states center. The pages you see here change regularly based on the feedback and critical thinking or workshop participants and others who use them. We hold the tension of everyday life and the struggle for liberation with. Western states center stepped up to fill that gap as we believe that building a shared language and analysis of race and racism is important work in our eightstate. Many of them are adapted from the excellent dismantling.
The book addresses issues such as reasons for the failure of past efforts to achieve genuine racial reconciliation, the necessity to honor rage and grief in the process of moving to forgiveness and racial healing, and what whites with privilege and blacks without similar privilege must do to move the work of dismantling racism forward. Review the terms and definitions with the group pages 3336 dismantling racism resource book 3. The western states center seeks to support organizations in going through an antiracist organizational development process. While the dream of a postracial america remains unfulfilled, the struggle against racism continues, with tools both new and old. Commission for dismantling racism invited all parishes to participate in reading outside agitator. Discussion guides national child welfare workforce institute. The workshop is one step in a longer process developed initially by kenneth jones and. You can try the search engine of your choice to find it. Form a book club or study group in your workplace or neighborhood to discuss the readings books and support each other in shifting your behavior. Dismantling racism commission episcopal diocese of missouri. Background articles on white privilege and racism, group and individual readings and exercises. Racial equity resources national child welfare workforce.
Presbyterian mission agency dismantling structural racism. If we want to dismantle racism, then we must build a movement for economic justice. The dismantling racism resource book this resource book is a compilation of materials designed to supplement a dismantling racism workshop. While only a couple hundred pages, this book can serve as a standalone textbook for a course, or as a lesson plan every once in a while you encounter. It defines four stages of organizational development, provides an organizational assessment rubric, and contains questions and worksheets for assessing your organization. The dr project strengthens the capacity of individuals and organizations doing racial justice work in the west by developing antiracist leaders. Tactics of resistance what is sounds like discrimination is a thing of the past.
This syllabus was created by chad williams, associate professor of african and afroamerican. Any parish that needs help paying for this resource should contact the canon jason lewis. This book aims to be a stepbystep guide that helps people develop a social justice practice that challenges oppression for themselves and for people around them. Dismantling racism is intended to increase the breadth and depth of racial justice work in the region through supporting organizations to build a shared analysis of race and racism, to engage in antiracist organizational development and to move racial justice. The goal is to help youth connect their faith with racial healing in our communities. Our mission the dismantling racism team educates, advocates, and acts to transform and dismantle racism within ourselves, our congregation, and community. Kim, missioner for racial reconciliation, the episcopal church living into gods dream is a gift to the church, to be sure, but it is also a gift to the american people. Warson road in ladue, and available to check out during normal. It is an excellent depiction of not only the history of racism goes deeper than the slavery period, all the way to the constitution of our country, but also helps us to recognize that racism is alive and well in every system in this country, that the original intent creating a system of sub. Nov 05, 2018 dismantling white supremacy resource of the month. Dismantling racism ministries comments a number of folks in the purpose group have read this book and believe it would make for a great book study for the southern church. Created as part of the western states centers race research and action for change and equity program, the dismantling racism resource book contains materials that are intended to supplement a dismantling racism workshop. Weve noted original authors when kivel utilized others work.
Barndts 1991 text, dismantling racism, is an important read for varsity policy debaters who wish to understand perspectives on structural racism in the united states. We are offering an analysis and awareness tool in order to develop ourselves as critical and compassionate people. If you would like to look at a copy of the book, you can order it here. The western states center also has published a resource book, dismantling racism. For social change groups this resource book is a compilation of materials designed to supplement a dismantling racism workshop, which supports organizations to build a shared analysis of race and racism, to engage in antiracist organizational development and to move racial justice organizing campaigns. This resource book is a compilation of materials designed to supplement a dismantling racism workshop.
This section of western states dismantling racism resource book provides tools to help organizations begin the discussion of their antiracist organizational transformation. Status quo congregation white cultural hegemony multiculturally aware congregation antiracist congregation partnerships and solidarity with community the congregation exists in a bubble, with no partnerships in the community. William barber in the poor peoples campaign movement. Dismantling racism resources community solutions to sexual.
Western states center a compilation of materials originally intended supplement a dismantling racism workshop. Dismantling racism works drworks is no longer offering workshops and race equity consulting see about drworks. More resources for dismantling racism rows of sharon. This book serves as an accessible, introductory, and interdisciplinary guide to race and racism, with tools for action aimed at students, educators, and the general public. Two wheels created by the women of color caucus and social justice task force of the virginia sexual and domestic violence action alliance. Dismantling racism is intended to increase the breadth and depth of racial justice work in the region through supporting organizations to build a shared analysis of race and racism, to engage in antiracist organizational development and to move racial justice organizing campaigns p. In dismantling the racism machine, gaffney does just this in clear, unflinching and accessible terms, providing readers with the racial literacy so missing in our current debates. This website represents a community partnership to dismantle racism and privilege in southern maryland. In the coming months we will work on annotating many of the resources. If you would, please continue to credit drworks if and when you use our material. This book is a wonderful resource for christian communities seeking to deepen their engagement with racial reconciliation. Mar 20, 2019 assuming that you are still with me, you will need to download dismantling racism. Antiracism resource collection resource sharing project.
It stems from a 2018 public conversation on racism hosted by an episcopal parish with a history of organizing and modeling civil discussions on topics such as health care, veterans issues, immigration, economic inequality, and gun violence. Dismantling racism, sexism, heterosexism, and unlearning oppressive attitudes will and does take a lifetime. Dismantling racism works drworks is no longer offering workshops and race equity consulting see about. We hope you find the material here useful to you, your organization, and your community. Western states center racial equity resource guide. The dismantling racism team educates, advocates, and acts to transform and dismantle racism within ourselves, our congregation, and community. Antiracist resources for white people taking action for black lives matter paperback. Meetings drt meets on the first monday of the month at 6. The reading and discussion of this book is a part of the effort to prepare commemorate the 50th anniversary of jonathan daniels death and the annual pilgrimage to hayneville, alabama, next aug. Dismantling structural racism racism is deeply embedded in the life and history of the u.