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Towards Becoming an Anti-Racist Organization: Architects of Abundance
Many of us were taught that before colonization, the indigenous peoples were hunter-gatherers who wandered a harmonious natural paradise. But in March, we got the opportunity to learn more about Indigenous food systems and land management practices.
Towards Becoming an Anti-Racist Organization: The Songs of Freedom
At our recent community reading of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail, we were captivated by The Singer Tina's performance of several iconic Civil Rights songs.
Monthly Readings & Resources from Goosefoot’s Anti-Racism Task Force: Should We Celebrate Black History Month?
February is Black History Month. Founded in 1926 as Black History Week, the idea was to provide resources and focus for American teachers to discuss often erased, overlooked, and forgotten history.
Monthly Readings & Resources from Goosefoot’s Anti-Racism Task Force: Revisiting an American Icon
If you haven’t done so in a while, consider revisiting what you know about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the upcoming national holiday that bears his name.
Monthly Readings & Resources from Goosefoot’s Anti-Racism Task Force: It’s Not the Month That Should Matter
Indigenous People's Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday of October. Native American Heritage Month is recognized every November. Did these observations pass you by? That's okay. It shouldn't be the month or day that matters, but the actions you take and your commitment to learning. Here are three resources to motivate us to action, no matter what the time of year it is.
Monthly Readings & Resources from Goosefoot’s Anti-Racism Committee: Indigenous Heritage Month
This November, we appreciate and recognize the tribes of the Lower Skagit, Swinomish, Suquamish, and Snohomish that call these lands home. Below are some readings that focus on the history and current status of local tribes.
Monthly Readings & Resources from Goosefoot’s Anti-Racism Task Force: Bystander Intervention
Have you ever wondered what to do if you witness public instances of bigotry, racism, or other forms of discrimination? This month's readings offer some concrete actions and interventions bystanders can take to stand up for a person being targeted and stop further harm.
Monthly Readings & Resources from Goosefoot’s Anti-Racism Task Force: The White Moderate
We are presenting only two readings this month. There is much in the first direct and powerful article to reflect on for anyone reading it, even though its primary audience are those leading and working in non-profit organizations.
Monthly Readings & Resources from Goosefoot’s Anti-Racism Task Force: Housing
Housing discrimination in the United States has a deep and debilitating history, with racist policies and programs sanctioned for decades by federal entities such as the Federal Housing Administration. Government mandated housing segregation policies were rampant at local and state levels as well, both in the north and the south.
Monthly Readings & Resources from Goosefoot’s Anti-Racism Task Force: Juneteenth
Although Juneteenth has come and gone, we hope these resources will give you a better idea of the importance of this annual observance. For Whites, this is a perfect opportunity to recommit to anti-racism work and to be reminded that Juneteenth commemorations should be Black-centered and non-commercialized.