Here are some more resources for everyone to take a deeper dive into Black History month, current topics that affect Black Americans in the United States, and how to be an ally to the Black community. Several of these resources have been read, watched, and discussed by Hilltop leadership and we thought it was fitting to share these resources and learning opportunities with you!
Black Americans making history in 2021 – https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/gma-inspiration-list-making-black-history-2021/story?id=75228763
White Fragility Ted Talk – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45ey4jgoxeU
White Fragility Book (Robin DiAngelo) – http://www.beacon.org/White-Fragility-P1631.aspx
Understanding Anti-racism Ted Talk – Difference between being “not racist” and “anti-racist” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCxbl5QgFZw
How To Be An Anti-Racist Book (Ibram X. Kendi) – https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist
13th Documentary (Ava Duvernay) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8
Just Mercy Official Movie Trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVQbeG5yW78
Just Mercy Book (Bryan Stevenson) – https://justmercy.eji.org/
Want to access these books and videos for free? Mesa County Public Library has all these and more! I’ve included their instruction page for getting a library card and using their on-line system to check-out books, videos, and so much more! Did you know that there’s also a free app you can load on your phone to access books and audio books for free through the library? It’s called the Libby App and I’ve included a link for you to learn more about it and load it on your phone, computer/laptop, tablet, etc. Enjoy!!
Library card & online book/video rental information – https://mesacountylibraries.org/services/library-cards/
Libby App (Free book & audio book library rentals) – https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/
