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Understanding Systemic Racism

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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.

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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How to Begin Talking About Race in the Workplace

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

quotation markThe 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