Black Anti-Racism Toolkit

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    My Voice is Louder Than Hate

    My Voice is Louder Than Hate is a multimedia lesson resource designed to empower students in Grades 9 to 12 to push back against hate and prejudice in their online communities.

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    Avoiding Microaggressions in Classrooms and Online

    This guide explores what microaggressions are, their impact, how to avoid them, how to respond, how to prevent them, and more.

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    Support Black-Owned Businesses: 450+ Places to Start Online

    Here is a list of places where you can support Black-owned businesses in Canada.

  • Screenshot of a webpage titled 'What is Critical Race Theory (CRT)?' with a subtitle 'Study Guides' and categories like Sociology, History, Politics, Discrimination & Race Relations, and Critical Theory. The author, Georgie Williams, MA, Gender Studies from London School of Economics & Political Science, is listed with a publication date of August 3, 2023, and an update date of June 10, 2024.

    What is Critical Race Theory?

    This study guide is a clear, accessible introduction to Critical Race Theory, exploring its origins, key concepts, and relevance.

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    How Racism Makes Us Sick [Ted Talk]

    David R. Williams developed a scale to measure the impact of discrimination on well-being. In this eye-opening talk, Williams presents evidence for how racism is producing a rigged system, and offers hopeful examples of programs working to dismantle discrimination.

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    Canadian Education Is Steeped in Anti-Black Racism [article]

    For many Black youth, schools can be places of degradation, harm, and psychological violence. This article is excerpted from Policing Black Lives: State Violence in Canada from Slavery to the Present, by Robyn Maynard, published by Fernwood Publishing.

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    How to deconstruct racism, one headline at a time [Ted Talk]

    Baratunde Thurston explores the phenomenon of white Americans calling the police on Black Americans who have committed the crimes of "living while Black." In this profound, thought-provoking and often hilarious talk, he reveals the power of language to change stories of trauma into stories of healing, while challenging us all to level up.

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    Black Youth Helpline

    Black Youth Helpline was created by youth for youth, serves all youth, and specifically responds to the need for a Black youth specific service, positioned and resourced to promote access to professional, culturally appropriate support for youth, families and schools.

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    Trying Together Anti-Racism Tools for Adults, Educators, and Children

    Trying Together’s “Anti‑Racism Tools” page offers a curated collection of videos, articles, and action guides designed to support caregivers, educators, and communities in confronting racism and fostering equity.

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    135 Racial Equity Resources for Education, Pro­fes­sion­al & Community De­vel­op­ment, Health, and Civil Rights

    This site is a list of Black education resources for anti-racism. It includes resources for educators, and for specific fields. It also includes resources on civil rights, community development, empowering Black women, and more.

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    Black Lives Matter Resources

    Everyday resources to get us closer to our collective vision of self-determination, healing, and a world where all Black people are liberated.

  • A factsheet titled "How You Can Be an Ally in Working Against Anti-Black Racism" with guidelines such as listening more, being receptive, and committing to ongoing learning, featuring icons of an ear, a book, and a recycling symbol.

    How You Can Be an Ally in Working Against Anti-Black Racism [Poster]

    This YouthRex poster is a good at-a-glance look at allyship. This resource is suitable for children and youth.

  • Screenshot of the Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO) website, displaying a list of anti-black racism resources, with navigation menu options and social media icons.

    Anti-Black Racism Resource List

    Nina Condo (Executive Director at Elmwood Community Resource Centre) and MANSO have curated a list of resources for those interested in learning more about anti-Black racism and tools to combat it.

  • Cover page of a booklet titled "Addressing Anti-Black Racism & Its Impact: A Well-Being Toolkit for Families" with the logo of DDSB Ignite Learning. The page features black-and-white photos of diverse Black individuals, including children and adults, smiling and interacting, with a design of colorful shapes.

    Addressing ANTI-BLACK RACISM & ITS IMPACT: A Well-Being Toolkit for Families

    This guide was developed by Durham District School Board to provide racially competent resources to Black families; however, its contents can be beneficial for all communities seeking greater understanding of the impact of Anti-Black Racism.

  • Page from a publication discussing the shared history of racism involving Indigenous Peoples, Black Peoples, and Peoples of Colour in Canada. It highlights creating racism-free schools and fostering safe spaces for dialogue among Indigenous and newcomer communities. The page includes a table of contents and a photo of young students working together.

    Charting New Relationships: Black History and Anti-racism in Canada

    This short document from Manitoba Education contains links to Black history in Canada and Manitoba and curricular resources.

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    CBC News - Being Black in Canada

    Being Black in Canada focuses on the diverse stories and experiences of Black Canadians.