We recognize prejudice doesn't end at race, but kindness of all types begins with us, and knowledge is power.
Pawsing For Change is a resource page.
We encourage you to join us in educating yourself on the critical issue of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Share: Share each and every resource that brings you clarity.
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We recognize that as a community we all need to become more proactive about eliminating the racism that exists in world today.
We do not have all the answers but we are committed to learning to become demonstratively anti-racist.
Reading Resources
Book Resources:
Kendi weaves an electrifying combination of ethics, history, law, and science with his own personal story of awakening to antiracism. This is an essential work for anyone who wants to go beyond the awareness of racism to the next step: contributing to the formation of a just and equitable society.
Website: https://www.ibramxkendi.com
In this in-depth exploration, Dr. DiAngelo examines how white fragility develops, how it protects racial inequality, and what we can do to engage more constructively.
Website: https://robindiangelo.com
Gain a deeper understanding of your anti-racist self as you progress through 20 chapters that spark introspection, reveal the origins of racism that we are still experiencing, and give you the courage and power to undo it. 20 activities get you thinking and help you grow with the knowledge. All you need is a pen and paper.
Website: https://www.rachelcargle.com
In a time when nearly all institutions (schools, churches, universities, businesses) claim to value "diversity" in their mission statements, I'm Still Here is a powerful account of how and why our actions so often fall short of our words. Austin writes in breathtaking detail about her journey to self-worth and the pitfalls that kill our attempts at racial justice, in stories that bear witness to the complexity of America's social fabric--from Black Cleveland neighborhoods to private schools in the middle-class suburbs, from prison walls to the boardrooms at majority-white organizations.
Website: https://austinchanning.com/
Check Your Privilege requires all of us to pause, making time for self-reflection and connection through relationships in order to move forward. In this book, five social activists offer a window into their journeys of Living Into the Work. Learning from their relationships with anti-blackness, white supremacy, privilege, and discrimination, we feel empowered to brave the next step on our our Check Your Privilege journeys.
Website: https://checkyourprivilege.co/
Beautifully woven from personal narrative, reimagined history, and fresh, emotionally charged reportage, Between the World and Me clearly illuminates the past, bracingly confronts our present, and offers a transcendent vision for a way forward.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right.
Me and White Supremacy: A 28-Day Challenge to Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor Leads readers through a journey of understanding white privilege.
Website: https://laylafsaad.com
Ijeoma Oluo explores the complex reality of today’s racial landscape--from white privilege and police brutality to systemic discrimination and the Black Lives Matter movement--offering straightforward clarity that readers need to contribute to the dismantling of the racial divide.
Website: http://www.ijeomaoluo.com/
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This document has been compiled by: Sarah Sophie Flicker, Alyssa Klein in May 2020. Is comprehensive guide for parents, children, families and individuals to deepen anti-racism work. Books, Podcasts, Watch, Organizations and Extra learning Resources.
A Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources Resources on Books, movie recommendations, and more… to look inward, reflect on and to have conversations with family and friends.
Website: https://www.shaa.com
This is a working document of anti-racism resources. Document created by: Anna Stamborski, M. Div Candidate (2022), Nikki Zimmermann, M. Div candidate (2021), Bailie Gregory, M. Div, M.S. Ed.
Rachel is an outspoken champion for women of color, and committed to educating and advocating for racial justice in our personal and collective lives, while prioritizing healing for BI&POC.
If you want to show up, contribute, serve or generally live the kind of life that leaves this planet better than you found it – you’re in the right place.
The Conscious Kid is an education, research and policy organization dedicated to reducing bias and promoting positive identity development in youth. We partner with organizations, children’s museums, schools, and families across the country to promote access to children’s books centering underrepresented and oppressed groups.
Layla is unapologetically confronting the oppressive systems of white supremacy and patriarchy, while offering important teachings and tools for transforming consciousness, cultivating personal anti-racism practice and taking responsibility for our individual and collective healing.
Podcasts:
The Secret Life of Canada is a history podcast about the country you know and the stories you don't.
Watch:
In this thought-provoking documentary, scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom.
A Story of Justice and Redemption. A powerful true story about the Equal Justice Initiative, the people we represent, and the importance of confronting injustice, Just Mercy is a bestselling book by Bryan Stevenson that has been adapted into a feature film.
Glossary Resource:
Glossary’s and definitions can engage and support coalitions. Keep in mind that the words people use to discuss power, privilege, racism and oppression hold different meanings for different people. We are providing as a learning resource.
Diversity Coaching:
Look into getting coaching for yourself or your business. Start with https://www.trudilebron.com/
Social Media Resources
Instagram:
There is hope because all it takes is a conversation.
Inclusivity in Dog Training Facebook Group:
About the Facebook Group: A group focused on providing a safe space dedicated to creating inclusivity. Our focus is on Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) in the pet professional community. What does inclusivity mean? It’s more than just feeling welcome. It’s about BIPOC feeling heard. We amplify those unheard voices, hear their stories, help them find support, and provide opportunity.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/245264390092189/
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TAKE ACTION Resources
1. Nicole Stamp offers many actionable items for everyone to consider:
Click Here to check out Nicole's post on Facebook.
2. We have seen other actionable items from our business family:
- Share Resources: Share resources that resonate with you with your family and friends.
- Share The Message: Amplify the voices of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) who are speaking out, not just by liking but by sharing messages on social media platforms.
- Sign Petitions: Contact elected officials and sign petitions.
- Share With Your Children: Talk to your children about racism.
3. Donate What and Where You Can:
No matter who you are, where you come from, or what resources you have access to, there are plenty of ways you can provide support. Look for community-embedded organizations to research and support, so you know exactly where resources are needed and can allocate the funds wisely, rapidly, and sensitively.
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