In light of the current global protests against police brutality and racism, we see an increase in people asking for resources on racism and on how to be anti-racist. We have compiled a list of our recommended books, movies, websites, Instagram accounts and other resources. Please note that none of these are our own work or related directly to us: we are merely bringing these together in one place.
This list is also in no way a complete compendium, but rather a place to get started. We will continue updating this list. If you know any other resources you feel should be included let us know!
last update September 25, 2020
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Books
Please note that we do not directly link to Bol.com or Amazon, as we encourage you to order these books from a black-owned bookstore or other independent bookseller in your area!
In Dutch and English
White Innocence: Paradoxes of Colonialism and Race (EN)
Witte Onschuld: Paradoxen van Kolonialisme en Ras (NL)
Gloria Wekker
Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race (EN)
Waarom Ik Niet Meer Met Witte Mensen Over Racisme Praat (NL)
Reni Eddo-Lodge
http://renieddolodge.co.uk/
Alledaags Racisme
(Please look for the 2018 updated edition)
Philomena Essed
Brit(ish) (EN)
Waarom Ras Ertoe Doet (NL)
Afua Hirsch
IG: @afuahirsch
Superior: The Return of Race Science (EN)
Superieur: De Terugkeer van de Rassentheorie (NL)
Angela Saini
https://www.angelasaini.co.uk/
IG: @angeladsaini
Understanding Policing – A resource book for human rights activists (Amnesty, 2007)
Downloadable in various languages here
In English
Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World and Become a Good Ancestor (sold out in many places but ebook is always available!)
Layla F. Saad
https://www.meandwhitesupremacybook.com/
http://laylafsaad.com/
IG: @laylafsaad
This Book is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action and Do The Work
Tiffany Jewell
IG: @tiffanymjewell
Between the World and Me
Ta-Nehisi Coates
https://ta-nehisicoates.com/
IG: @tanehisipcoates
White Spaces Missing Faces: Why Women of Color Don’t Trust White Women
Catrice M. Jackson
http://www.catriceology.com/
IG: @catriceology
How To Be Antiracist
Ibram X Kendi
IG: @ibramxk
Sister Outsider
Audre Lorde
I’m Still Here: Black Dignity In a World Made For Whiteness
Austin Channing Brown
http://austinchanning.com/
IG: @austinchanning
Podcasts
In English
Good Ancestor Podcast with Layla F. Saad
http://laylafsaad.com/good-ancestor-podcast
Hoodrat to Headwrap: A Decolonized Podcast
Intersectionality Matters with Kimberlé Crenshaw
https://aapf.org/podcast
Seen on Radio: Seeing White
https://www.sceneonradio.org/seeing-white/
Instagram accounts
In Dutch
@the_blackarchives
@mitch_positivity
@claricegargard
@naomiepieter
@blackqueertransresistance
@lilithm
In English
@rachel.cargle
@laylafsaad@blackrenaissance_nl
@ckyourprivilege
@thegreatunlearn
@criticalresistance
@ajabarber
@munroebergdorf
Watch online
In Dutch
The Master’s tools will never dismantle the master’s house – Black Renaissance Collectief (in Dutch)
A recording of a conversation on (anti)racism in the Netherlands, recorded on July 12, 2020 in De Appel, Amsterdam. Watch the video on Vimeo.
In English
Why performative allyship is triggering, by Aja Barber
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Read online
In Dutch
Wit Huiswerk
https://www.withuiswerk.nl/
In Dutch and English
Patricia Kaersenhout: July 5, 2020 speech at Martin Luther King, jr. Park, Amsterdam
https://www.neighborhoodfeminists.com/considering-martin-the-struggle-black-women-and-you/
In English
What performative allyship is–and how to not go there
https://forge.medium.com/performative-allyship-is-deadly-c900645d9f1f
Racial Equity Tools supports individuals and groups working to achieve justice at every level – in systems, organizations, and their communities
https://www.racialequitytools.org/
A regularly updated, freely available anti-racism resource for white people to engage more deeply and effectively
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PrAq4iBNb4nVIcTsLcNlW8zjaQXBLkWayL8EaPlh0bc/edit?usp=drivesdk
BLM Ally wiki
www.ally.wiki
Police Brutality 101 Course
https://www.cuapb.org/pb101
George Floyd, Minneapolis Protests, Ahmaud Arbery & Amy Cooper | The Daily Social Distancing Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4amCfVbA_c&t=7s
Save the Tears: White Woman’s Guide
https://tatianamac.com/posts/save-the-tears/
White Guyde To The Galaxy
https://tatianamac.com/posts/white-guyde
An Antiracist Reading List
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/29/books/review/antiracist-reading-list-ibram-x-kendi.html
On Being Comfortable with Discomfort: Tiffany Jewell Explains What It Means To Be Anti-Racist
https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=tiffany-jewell-anti-racism-childrens-nonfiction-author-interview
When Feminism Is White Supremacy in Heels
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/politics/a22717725/what-is-toxic-white-feminism/
Why You Need to Stop Saying “All Lives Matter”
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/politics/a27075028/black-lives-matter-explained/
Critical Resistance
http://criticalresistance.org
Do the work: an anti racist reading list by Layla F. Saad
https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2020/jun/03/do-the-work-an-anti-racist-reading-list-layla-f-saad
Trouble the narrative by Austin Channing Brown
https://austinchanning.substack.com/p/trouble-the-narrative
#ExpressiveWriting Prompts to Use If You’ve Been Accused of #WhiteFragility #SpiritualBypassing or #WhitePrivilege by Leesa Renee Hall
http://leesareneehall.com/expressivewriting-prompts-to-use-if-youve-been-accused-of-whitefragility-spiritualbypass-or-whiteprivilege/?fbclid=IwAR2apb9uxK2eO5mZOUZISktN99if1yqYx4CHWsssDgzeJu-Nxsu7aMNb0zo
Black Lives Matter resources
https://blacklivesmatter.com/resources/?fbclid=IwAR0G3zqFcUFPH1H5xvfvf-JV1pgTrPvnDlmElJxnuVq_JPV37M3-1Q1r6oE
Shows
In English
Dear White People (Netflix)
When They See Us (Netflix)
Who Killed Malcolm X (Netflix)
Movies
Fruitvale Station
Selma
I Am Not Your Negro (CineTree and on NPO Start)
If Beale Street Could Talk
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution (YouTube)
What Happened, Miss Simone? (Netflix)
13th (Netflix)
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke (Netflix)
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Culture & experiences
http://www.theblackarchives.nl/index.html
http://www.blackheritagetours.com/
https://www.denieuwesint.com/
www.bijlmerbookstore.com
https://www.educulture.store/
http://ketikotiamsterdam.nl/
https://www.facebook.com/babswoordsalon
http://www.ketikotitafel.nl/
https://www.facebook.com/blackfemaleachievers/
https://www.blackachievementmonth.nl/
Fashion & Jewellery
http://www.lady-africa.com/
https://www.patta.nl/
https://www.dailypaperclothing.com/
https://www.elenacorolina.com/
https://lorigin3.com/
Photography
http://www.femfoto.nl/about/
Skincare
https://www.urbanafricanaturals.com/
News & resources
https://www.oneworld.nl/
Cuisine & Cocktails
https://www.africankitchen.nl/
https://www.facebook.com/HarlemSoulFoodAmsterdam/
http://www.bootoe.nl/
https://labyrinthamsterdam.nl/
https://www.mooshka.nl/
https://www.waterenbrood.com/
For kids
https://www.colouredgoodies.nl/
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