Anti-Racism Resources - Back to School

Pic of hands of all colors joined in the center and reading, “Anti-Racism in Education”.

Compiled by Darliene Howell

Summer leads to preparation for the upcoming school year: buying books and helping students focus on education and learning. The anti-racism resources we share this month are aimed at BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students and white allies who want to help.

COLLEGE STUDENTS
Resources for Black College Students -- Wherever You Go to School
This resource lists organizations that support Black college/university students financially, mentally, socially and in career development. Allies, please remember that you can help by donating to any of the resource groups listed.

Anti-Racism College Guide for AAPI Students and Allies
This listing outlines anti-racist actions toward AAPI (Asian-American and Pacific Islander) people and discusses what protections and resources are available to AAPI college students. It outlines the history of AAPI people in America, advocacy organizations, mental health resources, how allies can help, and scholarships available.

RESOURCES FOR GIVING (STUDENTS OF ALL AGES)
Kids in Need Foundation
Product and school supplies are distributed through Kids in Need Foundation's National Network of Resource Centers and foundational programs, as well as through partnerships with school districts.

Reading Partners
Trained volunteers meet with elementary school students to deliver individualized one-on-one tutoring twice a week for 45 minutes, following a structured curriculum. Check the locations link to see if there is a program in your area.

TAKE ACTION
Want to engage locally with providing books and resources to kids in your area? Why not start a "Books by BIPOC for BIPOC" project? Purchase and/or fundraise for books to give to your local schools, juvenile detention centers, or start a Little Free Library in your neighborhood! Don't know which books to buy? Check out the Race, Equity, and Inclusion Collection from Reading is Fundamental, 26 children's books to support conversations on race, racism & resistance, or ask your local librarian for referrals to young adult books written by BIPOC authors.

Portrait of Darliene Howell, an older Caucasian woman with short white hair, wearing glasses.

Darliene Howell (she/her) - Administrative Director for NAAFA. Darliene has worked directly with NAAFA since her retirement in 2004; first as the recording secretary to the Board of Directors in 2007, then elected as the Chair of the Board and Administrative Director in 2015. She has been active in fat community 20+ years.