Resources to Support an Everyday Approach to Fighting Racism
“When the looting starts, the shooting starts.” This deeply racist phrase reentered the public conscience last week after a series of protests surrounding the tragic and brutal death of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. The phrase dates to 1967, when Miami, FL police chief Walter Headley used it as part of a series of instructions to the police force in his city. Its return is unwelcome, and yet understanding why it was said and what makes it racist can help all of us start a meaningful conversation on race and racism. Here are a host of resources to help you learn about, cope with and combat the events of the past week. First, it is helpful to know that racism … Continued