race relations

"Explores the history of the Black Lives Matter movement, the formidable, often controverisal civil rights movement that seeks equality and fair treatment of black citizens by law enforcement and society as a whole.".

For twenty-five years, Debby Irving sensed inexplicable racial tensions in her personal and professional relationships. As a colleague and neighbor, she worried about offending people she dearly wanted to befriend. As an arts administrator, she didn't understand why her diversity efforts lacked traction. As a teacher, she found her best efforts to reach out to students and families of color left her wondering what she was missing. Then, in 2009, one "aha!" moment launched an adventure of discovery and insight that drastically shifted her worldview and upended her life plan. In Waking Up White, Irving tells her often cringe-worthy story with such openness that readers will turn every page rooting for her-and ultimately for all of us.

This work covers the scope of oppressions in America. It contains a mix of short personal and theoretical essays and should be designed as an introduction to the topics at hand. The selections include writings from Cornel West, Michael Omi, Audre Lorde, Gloria Anzaldua and Michelle Fine.

Presents opposing arguments on topics of race and discrimination. Discusses economic inequality, media biases, the criminal justice system, and the history of racism in the United States. Includes an index, list of relevant organizations, and resources for further information and discussion.

Examines the fissure in the relationship between Canada and its Indigenous people as a result of the Residential Schools system. Explores the historical and current impact of this system, and highlights how lack of understanding and awareness hinders healing as survivors and their families move forward in repairing the relationship between themselves and their country. Includes a list of Residential Schools, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

The American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s marked a shift in how African Americans were treated in the United States. This volume highlights the important events and figures that made this movement successful. The book introduces readers to important activists who fought for civil rights by raising their voices and refusing to accept unfair laws. Photographs and primary sources provide readers with a firsthand look at the history of the movement. Finally, readers will learn what can still be done to further equality for African Americans in the United States and how they can be a part of the movement. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Timelines, Websites.

"... investigates ingrained practices of racism, as well as unquestioned assumptions in the study of racism, upending and deepening our understanding ..."--Back cover.

"Shows people of faith how they can work together to overcome the embedded racism in America, galvanizing a movement to cross the bridge to a multiracial church and a new America"--Amazon.com.

Introduces readers to facts about the civil rights movement through a fictional story of two African American children caught up in a civil rights demonstration. Includes a map, a timeline, a glossary, and a website for resources.

Looks at racism in the United States.