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How the South Won the Civil War

Heather Cox Richardson
  |  272 pages s

Heather Cox Richardson argues in this provocative work that democracy's blood-soaked victory was...

Female representation in senior leadership is stagnating

  |  2 mins

The share of women working at the senior levels of their organizations has budged less than 1%...

The Danger of a Single Story

TED
  |  18 mins

Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice

The Right to An Attorney

NPR
  |  50 mins

How public defenders became the backbone of our criminal legal system, and what might need to change

How language shapes the way we think | Lera Boroditsky

TED
  |  15 mins

Cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky shares examples of languages shaping the way we think.

In ‘Thunder Song,’ a Coast Salish punk creates her own form of medicine

KUOW
  |  28 mins

Sasha taqwšəblu LaPointe speaks with KUOW about "Thunder Song: Essays."

Brene Brown with Chad Sanders – Black Magic

Brene Brown
  |  75 mins

A heartfelt and honest conversation with writer, creator, and former tech entrepreneur Chad Sanders.

Explained | Why Women Are Paid Less

Netflix
  |  18 mins

A discussion of the cultural norms at the center of the worldwide gender pay gap

Explained | Racial Wealth Gap

Netflix
  |  16 mins

Cory Booker and others discuss the injustices that have contributed to the racial wealth gap

Belonging, A Critical Piece of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

TEDx
  |  16 mins

Carin Taylor shares why belonging is the focus of her DEI strategy

Sharing Space – Episode 1: Daniel Radcliffe

The Trevor Project
  |  21 mins

A roundtable series featuring conversations with LGBTQ+ young people.

Surviving an Unlivable Wage

CBS News
  |  27 mins

Adam Yamaguchi travels to Indiana to explore the impact of tipping as a primary source of income...

40 Acres and a Mule | CBS Reports

CBS News
  |  22 mins

CBS Reports explores the ways in which Black Americans are trying to reclaim their land.

The History of Whiteness and How We Teach About Race

Learning for Justice
  |  80 min.

Educators and historians discuss the racial binary and approaching student's racialized experiences

How Studying Privilege Systems Can Strengthen Compassion

Peggy McIntosh
  |  18 min.

Peggy McIntosh's TED Talk about privilege and how it can be addressed

Jourdon Anderson’s Letter to his Former Master

Jourdon Anderson
  |  6 min.

Laurence Fishburne reads a former slave's incredible letter to his old master

Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America

Ijeoma Oluo
  |  278 pages s

Ijeoma Oluo's second book chronicles the costly role of white male power in America's history.

Jenny Lawson is Broken (in the Best Possible Way)

Glennon Doyle
  |  64 mins s

Humorist Jenny Lawson discusses her journey through mental illness and parenthood

Inclusion on Purpose

Brene Brown
  |  72 mins

An interview with author Ruchika Tulshyan on her new book and fostering inclusion in the workplace

ALOK: What makes us beautiful? What makes us free?

Glennon Doyle
  |  62 mins

Artist and writer ALOK speaks with Glennon Doyle about gender, identity, and fashion

Transgender Representation, Advocacy, and the Power of Love

Brene Brown
  |  61 mins

An interview with Laverne Cox focusing on her movie "Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen."

Microaggressive Comments, Questions, and Beliefs

Trans Empowerment Project
  |  5 mins

A list of common trans-microaggressive phrases

Throughline: “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the March on Washington”

NPR
  |  71 mins

A look into Bayard Rustin's role in the civil rights movement and his personal struggles

Hannah Gadsby: How to Communicate better

Glennon Doyle
  |  1 hr 7 mins

Glennon Doyle interviews comedian Hannah Gadsby about neurodiversity and more

What if I Say the Wrong Thing? 25 Habits for Culturally Effective People

Verna Myers
  |  3 hours

Verna Myers' book helps us get familiar with our own biases by asking questions

The Mothers Who Raised Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin

NPR 1A
  |  22 mins

Anna Malaika Tubbs discusses her new book.

Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2025

Wendy Sawyer and Peter Wagner
  |  1 hour

30 visualizations expose long-standing truths about mass incarceration in the U.S.

The Lies My Teacher Told Me

James W. Loewen
  |  383 pages

James W. Loewen's account of the lies and inaccuracies present in America's history curriculum.

Both Sides of The Bars – Words Matter: The Importance of Humanizing Language

Manhattan Neighborhood Network
  |  28 mins

Ronald Day discusses how to evolve the language around prison reform

White Supremacy: Same Dog, Same Tricks

Russell Ellis
  |  17 mins

Russell Ellis talks about how white people can deconstruct their own racism

Pronouns.org

Pronouns.org

Preparing Students with Disabilities for Trade School

Affordable Colleges Online
  |  10 mins

What is an Invisible Disability?

Invisible Disabilities
  |  5 mins

Invisible disability

Wikipedia
  |  5 mins

Ask JAN Employer Guide

Job Accommodation Network
  |  15 mins

A summary of some of the most frequent issues that employers have regarding accommodations and ADA

Disability Employment 101

US Department of Education
  |  25 mins

Lessons and strategies to help plan and design a program for employing people with disabilities

When Is Leave a Reasonable ADA Accommodation?

SHRM
  |  12 mins

A guide for employer decision­making when considering leave as an ADA reasonable accommodation.

Employing People with Disabilities Toolkit

Curb Cuts to the Middle Class Initiative
  |  25 mins

Inclusive Employment Policies

EARN
  |  7 mins

A guide to implementing inclusive employment policies and practices

Most Employees Don’t Feel Respected

BenefitsPro
  |  4 mins

Right Direction: Clinical Depression

Right Direction
  |  5 mins

An infographic about clinical depression in the workplace

Things Every Employer Should Know About Mental Health

PLAN Washington
  |  10 mins

Comprehensive list of mental health definitions, myths, and resources

US DOL – Mental Health Disabilities

US DOL
  |  6 mins

Provides guidance to youth with hidden disabilities as they transition into the workforce

What if Women Built the World They Want to See?

Emily Pilloton-Lam
  |  12 mins

Emily Pilloton-Lam speaks on how women can empower themselves and each other.

Trees (A Poem)

Christian Paige
  |  3 min

I Am Not Your Negro

James Baldwin, Raoul Peck
  |  1.5 hours

Director Raoul Peck envisions the book James Baldwin never finished.

Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, Be a Good Ancestor

Layla F. Saad
  |  238 pages s

Layla F. Saad's book teaches readers how to dismantle the privilege within themselves.

Overcoming Stigma Around Mental Health Services

SHRM
  |  15 mins

Executives describe their programs to improve employees' mental health

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man

Emmanuel Acho
  |  10 - 20 mins

The inaugural episode of Emmanuel Acho's YouTube conversation series

NPR Life Kit: “Not Racist” Is Not Enough

NPR
  |  21 mins

Eric Deggans outlines four strategies for combating systemic racism

How Structural Racism Works

  |  23 mins

Adapted from Professor Rose's lecture on structural racism at Brown University.

White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack

Peggy McIntosh
  |  20 mins

Peggy McIntosh describes different effects of white privilege in everyday life.

So You Want To Talk About Race

Ijeoma Oluo
  |  272 pages s

Ijeoma Oluo explores the complex reality of today's racial landscape.

Racial Equity Tools – Organizational Assessment Tools and Resources

Racial Equity Tools

Website with even more resources for you on Racial Equity.

I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness

Austin Channing Brown
  |  192 pages

An eye-opening account of growing up Black, Christian, and female in middle-class white America.

How To Be An Antiracist

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
  |  320 pages

Dr. Ibram X Kendi asks us to think about what an antiracist society might look like.

Caste

Isabel Wilkerson
  |  4.5 hours

Oprah Winfrey and author Isabel Wilkerson, take listeners through the 8 Pillars of Caste.

Beyond Ally: The Pursuit of Racial Justice

Dr. Maysa Akbar
  |  228 pages

Dr. Maysa Akbar deftly delineates what the allyship process is for White people.

Against All Odds: The Fight for a Black Middle Class

PBS
  |  1 hour 15 mins

“Have Black Americans had a fair shot at the American dream?” acclaimed journalist Bob Herbert asks.

A Class Divided

PBS Frontline
  |  53 mins s

Third-grade teacher Jane Elliott's lesson in discrimination.

13th

Netflix Documentary
  |  1 hour 40 mins s

Director Ava DuVernay's examination of the U.S. prison system.

NPR Code Switch: Race. In Your Face

NPR
  |  10 - 45 mins

Podcast exploring race and society hosted by a "multiracial, multigenerational group of journalists"

IT Inclusive Language Guide

University of Washington
  |  10 min

A reference for software and other information technology content

Color Blind or Color Brave?

Mellody Hobson
  |  14 minutes

Mellody Hobson makes the case for speaking openly about race and diversity in hiring.

Conversations About Race: Ijeoma Oluo with Joanne Lipman

  |  60 Min

Joanne Lipman talks with author Ijeoma Oluo about her book So You Want to Talk About Race

Unlocking Us: with Austin Channing Brown

Brené Brown
  |  60 Min

Brené Brown talks with author and activist Austin Channing Brown about her book I'm Still Here

Racism Has A Cost For Everyone

TEDtalk
  |  15 Mins

How To Get Serious About Diversity And Inclusion In The Workplace

TEDtalk
  |  11 Mins

Janet Stovall shares an action plan for creating workplaces where people feel safe and authentic.

How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them.

TEDtalk
  |  17 Mins

Diversity advocate Vernā Myers looks closely at some of the subconscious attitudes we hold.

Diversity In The Workplace

Rockridge Press
  |  128 Pages

Eye-Opening Interviews To Jumpstart Conversations About Identity, Privilege, and Bias

Dismissed By Degrees

Harvard Business School
  |  45 Mins

How degree inflation is undermining U.S. competitiveness and hurting America’s middle class.

10 Commitments Companies Must Make To Advance Racial Justice

Harvard Business Review
  |  5 Mins

Read this HBR article on commitments companies can make to take steps to advance racial justice.

Getting Over Your Fear of Talking About Diversity

Harvard Business Review
  |  10 Mins

The True Story Of The Gender Pay Gap

Freakonomics Podcast
  |  48 Mins

Discrimination can’t explain why women earn so much less than men. If only it were that easy.

What Can Uber Teach Us About The Gender Pay Gap?

Freakonomics Podcast
  |  48 Mins

Learn more about why economists thought the gig-economy might help eliminate the gender pay gap.

Let’s Talk About Racial Microaggressions In The Workplace

Forbes
  |  10 Mins

If we are to address racism in the workplace, we need to discuss racial microaggressions.

Disappointing Facts About The Black-White Wage Gap

Federal Reserve Bank of SF
  |  10 Mins

Black men & women earn earn persistently lower wages compared with their white counterparts.

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