Neither the reparations exercise on this platform, nor the federal reparations we hope to see within our lifetimes are meant to be a “check-the-box” solution. As white Americans, each of us has work to do both within our community and ourselves to end white supremacy and its devastating consequences. Here are a few resources that may be helpful to explore how you can continue to learn, grow, and do better over a lifelong journey.
“Our purpose in life is to leave a legacy for our children and our children’s children.
For this reason, we must correct history that at present denies our humanity and self-respect.
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Reparations Resources
Our work with reparations is not done until formal reparations are granted from the federal government. Learn more about reparations and how they will heal our nation.
Action Steps in Support of NAARC’s 10 Point Plan
Give:
Land, tools, and resources directly to Black farmers
Soul Fire Farm Reparations Map for Black-Indigenous Farmers
Support:
Black-led farms in your local or regional community
National Black Food & Justice Alliance: food map & directory
Shoppe Black: Black owned farms and food gardens
Advocate:
For large institutions in your region, such as Land Grab Universities, to give back land and capital
Learn:
The USDA’s discriminatory practices towards Black farmers and growers
Support:
Black-owned financial institutions that serve Black communities
US Map of Black Banks and Credit Unions
Give:
To Black-led schools and educational initiatives, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities or community projects, such as The Black School
Protect:
Public schools from bans on Critical Race Theory, Black history, and Black culture
Advocate:
For the adoption of a “Curriculum of Inclusion” of the history and culture of people of African descent in the U.S.
Contribute:
To educational scholarships and funding for Black students
Learn:
The history of redlining and other discriminatory housing practices in your community
Effects of gentrification
Organize:
Towards a Local Reparations Restorative Housing Program, like that of Evanston, Illinois
Support:
Black media outlets such as ibw21.org, reparationscomm.org, The Grio, The Root
Research:
The history of the land in your community to identify previously unknown Black Sacred Sites and Monuments
Learn:
About the current work to remember the site of the Chattahoochee Brick Company
Support:
Connect:
With grassroots movements to remove monuments of white supremacy
Visit:
The National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama
The Whitney Plantation in Edgard, Louisiana
Support:
Organizations working towards prison abolition.
Give:
Resources to those incarcerated, through organizations such as Noname Book Club
Anti-Racism Articles
Short yet profound pieces on anti-racist issues.
White Ally Communities
Sunday Dialogue: An Anti-Racist Support Call
Brought to you by AWARE-LA and the Fund for Reparations NOW!, Sunday Dialogue is a gathering for white anti-racists who want to discuss issues of identity, community, privilege and racism in our lives with the intention to strengthen our practice as anti-racists in alliances, relationships, and interactions with people of color. You can learn more about this FREE offering here (Under ‘Saturday Dialogue’ section) and we encourage you to join with other members of the FFRN! community in attending Sunday Dialogue every 3rd Sunday from 3-5 PM Pacific Time. Register Here!
Coming to the Table
Working together to create a just and truthful society that acknowledges and seeks to heal from the racial wounds of the past.
Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)
No one can do this work alone! Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is a national network dedicated to mobilizing white people into anti-racist work. Find a community of like-minded people to support your growth:
Reparations Partners
Connect with like-minded organizations who are pursuing reparations for African Americans.
A portal for White Americans walking the path of racial healing.