Recommended Resources

Links to Resources

Pledging to Disrupt Systemic Racism in Higher Education Advocacy - Lot's of ideas on how to make sure that you are elevating the voices of Black and Indigenous Peoples
8 Can't Wait - Website that lists 8 police reforms that have evidence of reducing police violence by 72% (Saint Louis has only done 4 out of 8). If you want to help take action now this website provides resources to help you do so.
Segregation in St. Louis: Dismantling the Divide - Really well-designed report, it should be required reading for every college student in STL (and everyone else too)
The Impact of Segregation: Race in LGBTQ St. Louis, 1945-1992 - Cool interactive ArcGIS app
EyeSeeMe - Black-owned, St. Louis bookstore with too many great books to list here; for children and adults alike all about being Black in America. I can't recommend it highly enough
STL Regional Resources - A database of all kinds of local resources. Know someone in need of some sort? Go here to find out what's available for them.
Trauma-Informed Practices for Postsecondary Education: A Guide - Thorough guide for educators. Should be required reading for teachers.
From 15 Million Acres to 1 Million: How Black People Lost Their Land
How to Be an Antiracist - Listen to this podcast to learn from Professor Ibram X. Kendi about how to be antiracist
#BlackintheIvory - Go on Twitter and check out all these experiences of Black Academics
We Rep Stem - Blog about being Black in academia

Campaign Zero - A research-based, national campaign with the aim of reducing police violence to zero. They are responsible for 8 Can't Wait among other projects.
STL Mutual Aid - Give directly to those in need or to the broader fund
Gateway 180 - Local homeless shelters that also help keep people in their homes