Resources on Race and Racism
Opportunities to listen, learn, and act.
Below is a collection of resources to read, watch, and share around the topics of racism, culture, and faith.
Like most libraries, this is a vast and diverse collection. Some resources focus on historical education. Others are prescriptive, editorial, or fictional narratives. A wide variety of voices are included. Some resources are communicated from a Christian viewpoint, while others are not. All provide opportunities to listen and learn. Each can be a catalyst for change.
Resources for Individuals
Books
Online Reading
- "Be the Bridge: 10 Things Every Racial Bridge-Builder Should Know" by Bethebridge.com
- "Talking about Race" from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- "Letter From A Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King, Jr.
- "Conversation Starters" What to Do + Discuss a guide for individuals, families, and small groups
Bible Reading Plans from YouVersion
- Be The Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation by Latasha Morrison
- Cultivating a Heart of Mercy by Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King
- The Power of Unity by Tony Evans
- Overcoming by Letitia Wright
Messages
- This Human Race by Andy Stanley (June 2020 at North Point)
- Skin in the Game by Andy Stanley, Joseph Sojourner, and Sam Collier (September 2016 at North Point)
- A Conversation with Clay Scroggins and Terrence Smith (June 2020 at Buckhead Church)
- A Conversation About Race (June 2020 at Woodstock City Church)
- Viewfinder by Jeff Henderson, Reggie Joiner, and Lee Jenkins (June 2020 at Gwinnett Church)
Resources for Families
Articles for Parents
- How To Talk To Kids About Racism: An Age-By-Age Guide from Today’s Parent
- Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Talking to Your Kids About Racism from ReThink
- How White Parents Can Use Media to Raise Anti-Racist Kids from Common Sense Media
- How To Diversify Your Child's Bookshelf from Brightly