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'''In its initial form, this article specifically explores the means by which White Americans can learn to join with Black Americans in achieving a society that is just, equitable, and compassionate. In the future the topic may be expanded to cover race relations in other nations. We also hope to add articles on other aspects of social justice.'''
 
== Theosophical Society and Race ==
The [[Theosophical Society]] and its successor organizations in the United States cannot been exempted from criticism that they lack a fully antiracist perspective, even though the intention to avoid distinction by race was declared early in the history of the [[Theosophical Movement]].
 
=== First Object ===
 
In 1890, the [[Objects of the Theosophical Society|#First Object]] took its present form: '''"To form the nucleus of a Universal Brotherhood of Humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or colour."''' The [[Theosophical Society in America]] has done a good job in eliminating distinctions within our Society based on creed and sex, and caste is irrelevant in the United States. However, Theosophists have mostly edged away from consideration of race and color in writings, lectures, and activities, with much more emphasis placed on study of comparative religions and on interfaith activities.
 
=== Attitudes toward racism ===
 
Racism was regarded as a social evil to be opposed. The "victims of racism" have been were to be assisted
Members of the Society went much farther in India and Sri Lanka to change laws and societal attitudes, to raise the value of native culture ……..but that never happened in the United States….
 
== Antiracism as culture and self-transformation ==
 
 
== Terminology ==
 
For a glossary, see [https://www.bing.com/search?q=anti-racism%20glossary&form=MY01F6&filters=lite:%22.VHJpdmlhQ2Fyb3VzZWxeQU5USV9SQUNJU01fRU4tVVNfMV5QT0xF%22&crslsl=0&efirst=1 this website].
 
 
 
== Resources for those aspiring to be antiracists ==
 
This is just a sampling of the materials that are available on these subjects.
 
=== Bibliographies ===
* [https://www.racialequitytools.org/resourcefiles/uprootingracismbibliography.pdf "Bibliography on Racism"] by Paul Kivel at RacialEquityTools.org. Extensive list of books published before 2002 on race, racism, crime, violence, class, religion, gender, and other intersectionalities.
 
 
=== Websites and social media ===
 
* Danielle Coke at [https://www.instagram.com/ohhappydani/?hl=en  @ohhappydani] on Instagram and [https://twitter.com/ohhappydani?lang=en @ohhappydani] on Twitter. Artist posts upbeat art on support, allyship, and activism.
 
=== History of race relations ===
 
* [https://time.com/5864302/teaching-current-events-history/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=history&utm_content=20200717&xid=newsletter-history&et_rid=33348893 xx]
 
===Antiracism ===
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzuOlyyQlug "How to Be an Antiracist"] by Ibrahm X. Kendi.
 
* [https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2020/07/16/race-black-friend-racism-george-floyd-injustice-column/5442278002/ "Don't Let your anti-racist passion die: Advice from your one Black friend"] by Kelli Williams.
 
===White fragility ===
 
* ''White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism'' by Robin Diangelo. Boston: Beacon Press, 2018. A White diversity trainer's advice to White people.
 
=== Allyship ===
 
* [https://guidetoallyship.com/ Guide to Allyship] by Amelie Lamont.
* [https://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/thestream/2020/06/ally-black-lives-matter-movement-200608205806750.html "How can you be an ally to the Black Lives Matter Movement?"] discussion on Al Jazeera. Jun 8, 2020.
 
=== Colorism ===
 
=== Popular culture ===
 
* ''Good Hair'' – Chris Rock documentary exploring "the way hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationship, and self-esteem of the black community" that is simultaneously hilarious, truthful, and poignant.
 
=== Global perspectives ===
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vJZdeSqfFY
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/03/africa/colorism-documentary-africa/index.html
Colorism
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/20/australia/australia-indigenous-language-rights-intl-hnk/index.html
 
== Notes ==
<references/>
 
[[Category:Reading lists|Antiracism]]
[[Category:Courses of study and action]|Antiracism]

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