Dear Friends,
In the middle of the protests, upheaval, and the highlighting of our ingrained injustice, many of us feel lost for how to help. BYM recently sent a  long list of Anti Racist Actions and you may have received similar lists from others.   In case you found these long list overwhelming, P&SC will send out smaller portions of these lists over the next month, in “bite size” bits.  
However long this period of acute upheaval lasts, for sustained changed it need be followed by a marathon.  To be the best allies, let’s begin by increasing/refreshing our information- the following are online articles readily available and all together only take an hour or two to read.

–       A Timeline of Events Leading to 2020 is an excellent and clear-cut timeline outlining the events which have transpired leading up to this moment in the Movement for Black Lives

–       Campaign Zero is a policy-oriented group of organizers aiming to end police brutality by limiting police interventions, improving community interactions, and ensuring accountability.  Provides in-depth framework for anti-racist policies

–       Rachel Cargle “How to talk to your family about racism on Thanksgiving” is an older, but very relevant, article touching on how to discuss anti-racism in a productive way around the dinner table.  Please support Rachel Cargles work by subscribing to her page on Patreon, where she offers countless educational resources and avenues for becoming antiracist.

– Twitter Thread History Lesson is an excellent timeline outlining the vast history of racial violence in the United States. This was created by Erica Buddington.

In addition here is a workbook which takes about a month to work through
– Layla F. Saad Me & White Supremacy Workbook is a step-by-step workbook designed to dismantle internalized white supremacy. Layla also offers numerous resources for white folks to continue practicing anti-racism daily. Check our her “Good Ancestor” podcast if you are able.