This directory is part of our "back to school" week mission.
The #BlackLivesMatter conversation has shown there has never been a more important time to actively educate ourselves on anti-racism. In the words of Angela Davis: "in a racist society it's not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist."
For many of us, this summer meant a surge in consumption of articles, podcasts and books about race - but there's always more we can learn. Reflecting on your own privileges, unconscious bias and beliefs takes work over time. So, we’ve created a non-exhaustive list of resources, books and businesses which we hope will educate and inspire you. If you have any suggestions we'd love to hear them - drop a comment below!
Books 📚
- Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge
- Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo
- Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging by Afua Hirsch
- Don’t Touch My Hair by Emma Dabiri
- Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire by Akala
- The Good Immigrant by Nikesh Shukla
- Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams
- Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
- I Am Not Your Baby Mother by Candice Brathwaite
- Slay in Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible by Elizabeth Uviebinené and Yomi Adegoke
- Twisted: The Tangled History of Black Hair Culture by Emma Dabiri
- So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
- They Can’t Kill Us All by Wesley Lowery
- Beloved by Toni Morrison
- Between The World And Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
- Your Silence Will Not Protect You by Audre Lorde
- A More Beautiful and Terrible History by Jeanne Theoharis
- How to Be An Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi
- When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Asha Bandele and Patrisse Cullors
- The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois
- Freedom is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundation of a Movement by Angela Davis
- Road Map for Revolutionaries by Elisa Camahort Page, Carolyn Gerin and Jamia Wilson
- Good Talk by Mira Jacob
Podcasts 🎧
- "About Race" - Reni-Eddo Lodge
- "Have you Heard George's Podcast?" - George the Poet
- "Dope Black Dads" - Marvyn Harrison and others
- “Mixed up Podcast” - Nicole Ocran & Emma Slade Edmondson
- “Good Ancestor” - Layla F. Saad
- “Slay in your Lane” - Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené
- “The Nod” - Brittany Luse and Eric Eddings
- “Black Gals Livin’” - Vic and Jas
- “No Country for Young Women” - Sadia Azmat and Monty Onanuga
- “1619” - The New York Times
- "Intersectionality Matters" - AAPF and Kimberle Crenshaw
- "The Diversity Gap" - Bethaney Wilkinson
- "Bound for Justice" - Charlotte Wilson, Rachel Roszman
- "Dear White Women" - Sara & Misasha
- "No White Saviors Podcast" - Kusimama Africa
- "Conversations with Nova Reid" - Nova Reid
Sustainable businesses 🌍
- Cold Laundry - Fashion brand
- Revival Resurrection - Jewelry made from repurposed materials
- Sanchos - Fashion brand
- affandjam- Fashion brand
- CHIKA’s - Vegan snacks
- angebdesigns - Handmade jewelry
- Zola Eve - Activewear made from recycled plastics
- QÄSA QÄSA - Homeware crafted in East Africa
- Chloe Ainsley Creative - Stationery and prints
- A A K S - Handcrafted bags in Ghana
- "The Do-Gooders" directory
Female led businesses 👑
- Sanchos - Kalkidan Legesse
- Sincerely Nude - Michelle Asare
- Monica. B - Bankè Alabi
- Hannah Pratt - Hannah Pratt
- Kitara of London - Patrice Monique
- Knots UK - Sandra Soteriou
- afton by palm - Bonnisa Moore
- Afrotouch Design - Georgina Fihosy
- Sunmo Snacks - Victoria Omobuwajo
Team UpCircle 💚