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Understanding Systemic Racism. Articles for those who may need more knowledge on the history of systemic racism, the impact it has, and understanding terminology along with associated behaviors.
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The beauty of anti-racism is that you don’t have to pretend to be free of racism to be an anti-racist. Anti-racism is the commitment to fight racism wherever you find it, including in yourself. And it’s the only way forward.
- Ijeoma Oluo

HISTORY

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Know Your History:
Understanding Racism in The US
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Understanding Racism
and Inequality in America
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White Supremacy Culture
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Historical Foundations Of Race

THE EFFECTS

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Healing from the Effects of
Internalized Oppression
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How Discrimination and Systemic Racism Negatively Impact Health Outcomes for Black American
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How Does Racism Impact
on Mental Wellbeing?
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Racism Is Real. Racism Is Complicated. Racism Is Real Complicated

SUPPORTING POLICIES

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Statutes
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Executive Orders
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Regulations & Policies
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Memoranda

TERMS

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Glossary
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What is Unconscious Bias?
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Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Understanding Civility
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