How to Library for Social Justice

Books and videos available from the Parkside Library covering many nationalities and ethnic groups.

Includes articles, podcasts, videos, organizations, and other resources.

Created by Dr. Nicole A. Cooke, a project of the Augusta Baker Endowed Chair at the University of South Carolina.

Features select primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history.

HeinOnline’s Civil Rights and Social Justice database brings together a diverse offering of publications covering civil rights in the United States as their legal protections and definitions are expanded to cover more and more Americans.

A reading list of free articles from JSTOR covering racial injustice, the ethics of video documentation, and disparities in economics and education.

"A starting place for individuals trying to become better allies. Choose how much time you have each day to become more informed as step one to becoming an active ally to the black community. On this document are links to the learning resources and a schedule of what to do each day."

A selection of temporarily free scholarship from Project MUSE publishers on the history of structural racism in the United States and how the country can realize anti-racist reform.

Free book chapters and articles on the topics of slavery, cultural representation, legacies of colonialism, politics and social movements, and more.

A collection of academic articles from SAGE examining the impact of systemic racism in education, law enforcement, and health care, as well as ways to address these injustices, such as restorative justice and activism.

Tools and guidance to empower your journey and inspire conversation.

Playlist of presentations and discussions on the effects of racism and how to address them.

App provides resources and information for learning about anti-racism and supporting the people and organizations doing important work for the Black Lives Matter movement.