Racism and Injustice

Recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and too many others; health inequities laid bare by COVID; and structural racism that still persists are now seared into our collective consciousness. This moment calls for us to act until there is equity and justice for all.

This toolkit provides resources to support community members working towards racial justice and gender equity, and indeed injustice in its many forms.

These how-to materials can be used for taking action to address systemic racism and gender equity. We hope the resources available through the links below can bolster your own efforts. 

Direct Action

• Registering Voters
• Encouraging Census Participation
• Writing Letters to Elected Officials
• Writing Letters to the Editor
• Seeking Enforcement of Existing Laws or Policies
• Lobbying Decisionmakers
• Conducting a Petition Drive
• General Rules for Organizing for Legislative Advocacy
• Developing and Maintaining Ongoing Relationships with Legislators and their Aides
• Organizing Public Demonstrations
• Initiating Legal Action
• Organizing a Boycott
• Using Social Media for Digital Advocacy
• Advocacy Over and For the Long Term

Skills for Advocates

• Survival Skills for Advocates
• Recognizing Allies
• Developing a Plan for Advocacy
• Identifying Opponents
• Requesting Accountability
• Demonstrating Economic Benefit or Harm
• Documenting Complaints
• Acting as a Watchdog
• Conducting Research to Influence Policy
• Working with the Media

Working Together for Racial Justice and Inclusion

• Understanding Culture and Diversity in Building Communities
• Building Relationships with People from Different Cultures
• Healing from the Effects of Internalized Oppression
• Strategies and Activities for Reducing Racial Prejudice and Racism
• Learning to be an Ally for People from Diverse Groups and Backgrounds
• Creating Opportunities for Members of Groups to Identify Their Similarities, Differences, and Assets
• Building Culturally Competent Organizations
• Multicultural Collaboration
• Transforming Conflicts in Diverse Communities
• Understanding Culture, Social Organization, and Leadership to Enhance Engagement
• Building Inclusive Communities
• 5 Ways to Call Out Racism & Hate (Twitter video)

Additional Racial Equity Resources

• 7 Ways To Keep Fighting For Breonna Taylor
• Community Science Webinar: How to Ensure Equitable Development as We Rebuild
• DEI Toolkit
• Equitable Development as a Tool to Advance Racial Equity
• How to Be an Antiracist (video)
• The Movement for Black Lives
• Racial Equity Resource Guide

https://ctb.ku.edu/en/justice-action-toolkit