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Convenient illiteracy about racial injustice is no longer an acceptable option. Take some time to learn about how systemic racism affects all of us, and then advocate for solutions that you believe in.

Videos That Map The Issues

Seeing White | John Biewen | TEDxCharlottesville

Systemic Racism Explained

Racism has a cost for everyone | Heather C. McGhee

White Allergies? w/Matthew McConaughey - Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man - Ep. 2

What is Black Lives Matter? George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, All Lives Matter,Systemic Racism Explained

Social Inequalities Explained in a $100 Race - Please Watch to the End. Thanks.

How to deconstruct racism, one headline at a time | Baratunde Thurston

Bob Johnson Talk Real Reparations, Economic Equality + More

Tim Wise: On White Privilege (Clip)

Articles That Map The Issues

Milestones of the

Black American Experience

1619

First African slaves delivered to North America

1619-1865

2.5 centuries of slavery, murder, rape, family separation, torture (second American genocide)

1865, Dec 6th

13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolishes slavery

1868, July 9th

14th Amendment to the Constitution promises full citizenship for former slaves, and equal protection under the law

1870, Feb 3rd

15th Amendment promises voting rights

1870-1964

For almost 100 years after the abolition of slavery, black people face domestic
terrorism, segregation, and disenfranchisement from municipal and economic privileges

1964, July 2nd

The Civil Rights Act promised access to public spaces, education, and bolstered employment rights for all people regardless of race

1968, April 11th

Civil Right Act Of 1968 - promised housing rights to all people, regardless of race