Antiracism and Social Justice Resources and Teachers
The following is a non-comprehensive list of antiracism and social justice resources and teachers that I’ve been learning from and engaging with, as I work to make my allyship more focused on radical action. I encourage you to support, learn from, and engage with the content, teachers, articles, and organizations listed below.
Organizations to Support:
EJI-Equal Justice Initiative- a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides legal representation to people who have been illegally convicted, unfairly sentenced, or abused in state jails and prisons.
BEAM- Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective
Reclamation Ventures- an impact investing fund investing in the development and growth of underestimated entrepreneurs in wellness
The Loveland Foundation - started by Rachel Cargle in 2018, they “bring opportunity and healing to communities of color, and especially to Black women and girls. Through fellowships, residency programs, listening tours, and more, ultimately we hope to contribute to both the empowerment and the liberation of the communities we serve.”
Books To Read:
How to be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi
Skill in Action by Michelle C. Johnson
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
Teachers To Learn From:
My primary teacher for learning about antiracism and social justice, and how they intersect within and outside of the wellness space is Michelle C. Johnson.
I also encourage you to check out and support Anusha Wijeyakumar (@shantiwithin) and her courses and offerings, including her Patreon page!
Tejal Yoga, an inclusive yoga community, offers a wide array of weekly yoga classes and special events taught primarily by South Asian teachers through their online studio.
Also, check out Marie Beecham’s work, and support her Patreon.
Podcasts, Articles, and More:
Anti-Racism Daily (email)
“Ending Racism: How To Change The World In One Generation” by Justin Michael Williams (blog post)
“Ghosted Allies: Why BIPOC Still Can’t Trust White People With Social Justice” by Angie Franklin (blog post)
“We Need to Talk about the Rise of White Supremacy in Yoga” by Anusha Wijeyakumar (article)
“Through A Yogic Lens: Is It Really Cultural Appropriation, Or Something Deeper?” by Anjali Sunita (blog post)