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How We Ended Racism: Realizing a New Possibility in One Generation
by Justin Michael Williams (Author), Shelly Tygielski (Author)
“It’s the year 2050… and racism has ended.”
Could this really be our future? If so, what has to happen now to achieve such a radical change? In How We Ended Racism, Justin Michael Williams and Shelly Tygielski reveal a path for real and lasting global impact—not just talking about it, studying it, or making small steps, but actually ending racism in one generation.
Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law by Leah Rothstein (Author), Richard Rothstein (Author)
In his best-selling book The Color of Law, Richard Rothstein demolished the de facto segregation myth that black and white Americans live separately by choice, providing “the most forceful argument ever published on how federal, state, and local governments gave rise to the reinforced neighborhood segregation” (William Julius Wilson). This landmark work—through its nearly one million copies sold—has helped to define the fractious age in which we live.
The Color of Law’s unrefuted account has become conventional wisdom. But how can we begin to undo segregation’s damage? “It’s rare for a writer to feel obligated to be so clear on solutions to the problems outlined in a previous book,” writes E. J. Dionne, yet Richard Rothstein—aware that twenty-first-century segregation continues to promote entrenched inequality—has done just that, teaming with housing policy expert Leah Rothstein to write Just Action, a blueprint for concerned citizens and community leaders.
Episcopal Church USA
Reconciliation is the spiritual practice of seeking loving, liberating and life-giving relationship with God and one another, and striving to heal and transform injustice and brokenness in ourselves, our communities, institutions and society.
Our Mission: Becoming Beloved Community
An initiative of the Episcopal Church USA
Dismantling racism through love in action. Creating justice with dignity and respect.
The Opportunity Atlas
Which neighborhoods in America offer children the best chance to rise out of poverty?
The Opportunity Atlas answers this question using anonymous data following 20 million Americans from childhood to their mid-30s.
Now you can trace the roots of today’s affluence and poverty back to the neighborhoods where people grew up.
See where and for whom opportunity has been missing, and develop local solutions to help more children rise out of poverty.
The Equal Justice Initiative
The Equal Justice Initiative is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society.
Their web site has a lot of great resources and information both historical and current.
Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy
Engaging people of faith and goodwill to advocate for racial, social, and economic justice in Virginia’s policies and practices through education, prayer and action.
Cornelius Corps
Building transforming relationships through a network (Corps) of churches and individuals committed to a shared journey of racial justice/reconciliation and spiritual formation is the focus of a special ministry based in Richmond, VA.
CHANGE STARTS WITH CONVERSATION
This project is designed to bring conversation, collaboration and innovation to the process of dismantling racism and reimagining Richmond. We hope this will lead Richmond, the former capital of the Confederacy, toward a solid framework for advancing racial equity and be a model for discussion in other U.S. cities.
https://richmondracialequityessays.com/
What Makes a Racially Equitable City? Op-Ed by Maritza E. Pechin
Maritza E. Mercado Pechin, AICP is a Deputy Director with the City of Richmond, Virginia where she is leading the Office of Equitable Development, which is focused on working laterally across City Departments and with the Richmond community to create a more equitable, sustainable, and beautiful Richmond. Originally from Puerto Rico, Maritza grew up in Massachusetts and Puerto Rico. She earned an AB in Government from Harvard College and a Masters in City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania. Maritza has lived in Richmond for 10 years, which is the longest she has ever lived anywhere.
Richmond Pledge to end Racism
Virginia Community Voice
Our mission is to equip neighbors in marginalized communities to realize their vision for their neighborhoods, and prepare institutions to respond effectively. Non-profit facilitating the process for residents to make change in their neighborhoods.
https://vacommunityvoice.org/
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation
https://vecf.org/
Coming Together Virginia (Richmond chapter of Coming to the Table)
Our vision for the United States is of a just and truthful society that acknowledges and seeks to heal from the racial wounds of the past—from slavery and the many forms of racism it spawned.
Coming to the Table provides leadership, resources, and a supportive environment for all who wish to acknowledge and heal wounds from racism that is rooted in the United States’ history of slavery. Our approach to achieving our vision and mission involves four interrelated practices…Truth Telling, Connecting, Healing and Taking Action
https://www.comingtothetable-rva.org/
The Coming To The Table Reparations Guide is a working document designed to provide a starting point for your journey of repair.
Obama Foundation
Our mission is to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world.
