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Anti-racist allies
Employee Assistance Program, Washington State
Fellow BRGs
​Health equity
Legislation tracked by BUILD

​Material collections
Racial and social justice
Racial healing
Restorative justice

​Understanding privilege
 
Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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The Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public employees. More than 90,000 public employees have access to EAP services to help them address work and personal concerns. In addition, The EAP offers services to assist employees with legal and financial concerns. When you're ready to get help, we're here for you.

Find the full EAP section of the DES site which includes resources for ALL employees.

Explore DES' collection of DEI resources. 
 

Anti-racist allies

Publications
Becoming an Anti-Racist White Ally
An Antiracist Reading List

Articles
Colorado Sun - Training White people in Colorado to be “anti-racist” (not just “not racist”) is one step in the fight to correct historic wrongs
BuzzFeed - An Essential Reading Guide for Fighting Racism
The Number One Reason White Men Give For Not Getting Involved With Diversity and Inclusion

Websites
4 Steps That I and Other White People Can Take to Fight Racism
10 Suggestions for Combating Racism
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
Antiracist Allyship Starter Pack
Brown Burnout: Why People of Color Are Burning Out on Corporate America
First, Listen. Then, Learn: Antiracist Resources for White People
John Oliver discusses the importance of Black hair, the ways it can be a target of discrimination, and some ideas to address that

Videos
13th
Addressing Diversity, Equity and Engagement in Organizational Structures (Slide Deck)
BuzzFeed - An Essential Reading Guide for Fighting Racism
 

Fellow BRGs

Disability Inclusion Network (DIN)
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accessibility-checklist-powerpoint
accessibility-101-word-exercise
accessibility-101-powerpoint-exercise​

 

Health equity

Websites
​89 Racial Equity Resources for Healthcare, Education, and Communities (Fast Online Masters)
 

Legislation tracked by BUILD

​BUILD's bill tracker 2021
 

Racial and social justice

Publications
These Books Can Help You Explain Racism and Protest to Your Kids
This List of Books, Films and Podcasts about Racism Is a Start, Not a Panacea
Talking About Race - National Museum of African American History and Culture
Your kids aren’t too young to talk about race: Resource roundup
Racial Inequity Persists in America

Books
Silent Racism: How Well-Meaning White People Perpetuate the Racial Divide Barbara Trepagnier
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America

Newsletters
Adam Grant, PhD - June 2020 Newsletter
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BUILD - January Newsletter 2023

Videos
Racism Has a Cost for Everyone
How to Deconstruct Racism
Accessible Video Calls

Websites
The Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley: The Roots of Structural Racism Project
 

Racial healing

Publications
Resources for Black Healing
Why People of Color Need Spaces without White People

Articles
Forbes - What Black Americans Want Their White Friends to Know Right Now
Bazaar - Why You Need to Stop Saying "All Lives Matter"
Stop Killing Black People: A Community Conversation

Websites
Your Black Colleagues May Look Like They’re Okay — Chances are They’re Not
Racial Trauma, Resilience, and Ally Resources
Black Lives Matter Meditations by Dr. Candice Nicole (NEW)
Working at the intersection: What Black women are up against
The State of Black Women in Corporate America, a Leanin.org report
Therapy For Black Kids

Videos
Killer Mike Makes Emotional Speech about Protests
Jane Elliott -Rock Newman-the Truth about Racism
Dr. DiAngelo Discusses White Fragility
How to Pursue Racial Equity within Your Workplace
Systemic Racism Explained
 

Restorative justice

Articles
How schools are using restorative justice to remedy racial disparities in discipline

​Websites
King County Restorative Justice Initiatives

Videos
Why Do We Need Restorative Justice?
Public Safety in Public Hands
 

Understanding privilege

​Publications
Understanding Race and Privilege – National Association of School Psychologists
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Websites
From White Racist to White Anti-Racist
Racism and Privilege Explained

Event material collections

Membership Mingle: Microaggressions, presented by Ayanna Colman - 11/12/2020
Native land database
The Racial Slur Database
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Report back
Ways to respond
Presentation
Scenarios

WA STATE DEI COUNCIL MATERIALS FROM WHITE ACCOUNTABILITY LISTENING SESSIONS - 07/01/20
dei_integrated_leadership_competencies_accessible_1-2020.pdf
dei-foundational-definitions-final-draft-w_citations_accessible_11-5-19.pdf
dei_competencies_wrkgrp_all_employees_final_draft_accessible_11-18-19.pdf
common-racist-attitudes-and-behaviors-of-many-whites.pdf
white_privilege_dr_peggy_mcintosh.pdf
unpacking_the_invisible_knapsack.pdf
intentions.pdf
engagement_guidelines.pdf
we_can’t_be_silent_basic.pptx
WA STATE DEI COUNCIL MATERIALS FROM WHITE ACCOUNTABILITY LISTENING SESSIONS - 07/07/20
​engagement_guidelines.pdf
dei-foundational-definitions-final-draft-w_citations_accessible_11-5-19.pdf
dei_integrated_leadership_competencies_accessible_1-2020.pdf
dei_competencies_wrkgrp_all_employees_final_draft_accessible_11-18-19.pdf
common_unproductive_reactions.pdf
common_fears.pdf
address_it.pdf
we_can’t_be_silent_mid_level.pdf
unpacking_the_invisible_knapsack.pdf
microaggressions.pdf
intentions.pdf
WA STATE DEI COUNCIL MATERIALS FROM WHITE ACCOUNTABILITY LISTENING SESSIONS - 07/14/20
​unpacking_the_invisible_knapsack.pdf
intentions.pdf
how_to_be_an_ally.pdf
engagement_guidelines.pdf
white_supremacy_culture.pdf
dei_competencies_wrkgrp_all_employees_final_draft_accessible_11-18-19.pdf
competencies-for-white-allies-and-change-agents.wascourse.pdf
common-racist-attitudes-and-behaviors-of-many-whites.pdf
checklist_for_change_agents.pdf
checklist_for_allies_and_accomplices.pdf
next_steps.pdf
we_can’t_be_silent_higher_level.pdf
dei-foundational-definitions-final-draft-w_citations_accessible_11-5-19.pdf
dei_integrated_leadership_competencies_accessible_1-2020.pdf
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