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Terms to Know

Anti-racism: the work of actively opposing racism by advocating for changes in political, economic, and social life. Anti-racism tends to be an individualized approach, and set up in opposition to individual racist behaviors and impacts. 

[from the Racial Equity Tools Glossary
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Racial equity: the condition that would be achieved if one's racial identity no longer predicted, in a statistical sense, how one fares. When we use the term, we are thinking about racial equity as one part of racial justice, and thus we also include work to address root causes of inequities not just their manifestation. This includes elimination of policies, practices, attitudes and cultural messages that reinforce differential outcomes by race or fail to eliminate them.

[from Center for Assessment and Policy Development]

Racial justice: the proactive reinforcement of policies, practices, attitudes and actions that produce equitable power, access, opportunities, treatment, impacts and outcomes for all. 

[from Race Forward, "Race Reporting Guide"]

Determine Implicit/Unconscious Bias

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Recommended Databases for Research

How to Access the SPC Databases & Journals

  • Log into your SPC account
  • Click the "Library" tile
  • Select "Database A-Z" or "Journals A-Z"

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Videos

13th - Full-length Netflix documentary available for free on YouTube

 

"How unintentional but insidious bias can be the most harmful" - PBS NewsHour

 

"Moving the Race Conversation Forward" - Race Forward

 

"Deconstructing White Privilege with Dr. Robin Di Angelo"

 

TED Talk - Color Blind or Color Brave?

Systemic Racism video series by Race Forward

More to Watch

Podcasts

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Know Your Rights

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Books/e-Books

Curriculum Resources

Articles

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Databases in SPC Libraries

How to Research Cases

RECAP  "Recap is an invaluable resource for journalists, activists - and really anyone who cares about law and justice in the United States. The work of the Free Law Project puts our courts within reach for everyone, and reinforces a pillar of democracy that is often overlooked. Everyone should support — and contribute — to this effort."  Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist for New York Times

State Court Cases

Google Scholar
Provides cases from all 50 states (1950-). To limit your search to a specific state, use the advanced search option.