entropy, part 2.
Last week I presented the definition of entropy, and related it to the current state in our country, and now across the globe. This week, I’m still on that idea – the idea that nature trends toward disorder and chaos.
But that’s not a bad thing.
Someone asked me recently why it took the death of George Floyd for me to become impassioned about racism and the desperate need for societal change. To be honest, I will sadly admit that I do not know.
But I’m here now.
I am listening, I am learning, I am acting.
I’ve experienced a wide range of emotions and reactions in this process so far: sadness, anger, frustration, disbelief, questioning, confusion, passion, and the urge to fight.
I believe we can change.
So back to entropy: my Facebook and Instagram feeds have been overwhelming at times. There are SO many great resources that have come to the forefront of our social media worlds that it really does feel chaotic and disorderly … and again, overwhelming.
I’m sharing with you some of the resources that have been shared with me (some, admittedly, that I haven’t yet read), and my hope is that you will find this list as a starting line of this marathon journey toward deconstructing, unpacking, and dismantling racism and white supremacy in our world today.
Please join me as we listen, learn and act.
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PODCASTS
*Running While Black: A Conversation Around Race with Alison Desir – Activist, Runner and Mother (from Keeping Track, hosted by Alysia Montaño, Molly Huddle & Ro McGettigan)
*Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd: Unpacking Racism (from First Name Basis, hosted by Jasmine Bradshaw)
*How White Parents Can Talk to Their Kids About Race (from NPR Life Kit, hosted by Michel Martin)
ARTICLES (links embedded)
*Powerful Photo Shoot with Medical Students
*The Timeline of Jim Crow Laws in the U.S.
*Why I Teach my 2-year-old About Race
*Your Age-by-Age Guide to Talking about Race
*7 Tips for White Parents Raising Diversity-Aware Kids
*Talking to Kids About Racism, Early and Often
BOOKS
*“White Fragility” by Robin DiAngelo (I actually haven’t read this one yet, but it’s one of the most recommended books I’ve come across so far)
*“How to be an Anti-Racist” by Ibram X. Kendi (another I haven’t read but is highly recommended)
ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW
@TheConsciousKid (helpful ideas/strategies for kids, but also for adults)
@TheUnplugCollective
@Rachel.Cargle
@AlysiaMontano
MOVIES/SERIES
*13th (I am in the process of watching this one - I was captivated and appalled in the first 3 minutes)
*American Son (this was hard to watch as a parent; it is painful to know that this is “real life” for many people)
*Just Mercy (next on the list - have seen this one highly recommended and advertised as “unbearably sad” … so, be prepared)
*When They See Us (mini-series revolving around the 1989 Central Park jogger case)
P.S. None of the above are affiliate links.
P.P.S. Please add to this list so we can all continue to learn. This does not end after a week of social media hashtags in solidarity. We have work to do …