Take Action
Imbram Kendi states, "One either allows racial inequities to persevere, as a racist, or confronts racial inequities, as an antiracist." This rings true in a country that still upholds racism in all of its structures and institutions. An attitude often seen in Oklahoma is that one is not racist if they do not want to commit hate crimes. This viewpoint fails to address all of the ways a person can contribute to upholding racism in indirect, normalized, or subtle ways while going through one's day. The impact of one's actions can be racist even if the intentions are not. Expanding your point of view through education, forming respectful relationships, and supporting other communities in your city is important in fighting the deep-seeded racism in this country.
Educate Yourself and Give Resources
Read books, listen to audio books and podcasts, watch YouTube videos, find free accessible resources
Follow activists, educators, and organizations on social media (especially local ones). LISTEN to people about their experiences
Donate time and money. Show up to protests, local meetings, workshops, and events held by community-focused artists
Books to Read
The Color of
Law by Richard Rothstein
Women Race & Class by Angela Y. Davis
Root Shock by Mindy Thompson Fullilove
Home Girls: A Black Feminist Anthology
Citizen by Claudia Rankine
Instagram Accounts to Follow in OKC Area
Black Space OK
Dream Action OK
UNR Indian Territory
The Black Times
Progressive Women OKC
Freedom Oklahoma
ULOKC Young Professionals
NC4RJ in Norman
ACLU OK
Black Lives Matter OK
OKC Black Eats
Latinx Landia
Check Your Privilege
Privilege to Progress
OCI Justice
Anti-Racism Daily