Resources

Glossary of Important Terms - A useful resource for vocabulary used in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Racial Equity Tools Glossary - Another resource of important terms and tools in the field of equity, bias, and inclusion.

The Need for Critical Race Theory - In response to attacks on Critical Race Theory, we collaborated with the Students for Educational Equity (SEE) at Brown University to create this 5-part guide on the importance of #TeachingTruth and why it’s needed!

Our America - Look up your hometown's equity report based on five quality of life categories - housing, health, education, policing, and environment

Equal Justice Initiative - Information about ending mass incarceration, challenging racial and economic injustices, and protecting basic human rights

The Danger of a Single Story - A TEDTalk given by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie about how important it is the challenge our own narratives

These Hands - "These Hands" is part of P&G's Widen the Screen program, which aims to address systemic bias and inequality in advertising and media.

The Look - "The Look" uses historical references to highlight the bias experience of black men in America.

Educational Equity (Great Schools) - Defining education equity as ensuring just outcomes for each student, raising marginalized voices, and challenging the imbalance of power and privilege.

Black People Need Stronger Allies - An article about how to be a stronger ally to the Black community.

Self Care Tips for Black People Struggling Through a Stressful Week - If images of Black suffering have left you feeling sad, angry, and overwhelmed, here are some things you might do to get a tiny bit of relief

Stages of Racial Identity Development - The included charts summarize several frameworks that have been developed to describe stages of racial and ethnic identity development

Dr. Joy DeGruy: Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome - This video addresses the residual impacts of generations of slavery and opens up the discussion of how the black community can use the strength gained in the past to heal the present.

Manifestations of Racism - A worksheet that addresses the manifestations of racism: interpersonal, institutional, ideological, and internalized, and offers a guided discussion on racism

Bearing Witness: The Death of George Floyd - A blog that offers resources on racism and ways to address issues of racial, as well as other, types of bias

15 Classroom Resources for Discussing Racism, Policing, and Protest - Resources for the classroom

Anti-Racism Resources for BPS Educators on Race, Racism, and Police Violence - Resources for the classroom

Bystander Intervention Tips - Learn three easy steps to effectively intervene in racist incidents

Where Did BIPOC Come From? - BIPOC is an acronym for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color

A Practical Guide for White Allies and Accomplices - Six things white people can do to in order to be better allies

Stages of Racial Identity Development - The included charts summarize several frameworks that have been developed to describe stages of racial and ethnic identity development

Being an Ally isn't About Me - How I learned being a white liberal doesn't make me a good ally

3 White Privilege Blind Sports That are Keeping Us Racist - To our fellow white Bostonians - we clearly have some work to do: things we've learned about becoming a better ally

Robin DiAngelo: White Fragility - A video of Robin DiAngelo reading from her book "White Fragility: Why it's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism", which explains the phenomenon of white fragility and discusses how white people can develop their capacity to engage more constructively about race

Manifestations of Racism - A worksheet that addresses the manifestations of racism: interpersonal, institutional, ideological, and internalized, and offers a guided discussion on racism

Bearing Witness: The Death of George Floyd - A blog that offers resources on racism and ways to address issues of racial as well as other types of bias

Classroom Resources for Discussing Racism, Policing, and Protest - Resources for the classroom

Supporting Culturally and Linguistically Sustaining Practices -  Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) provides their definition of culturally and linguistically sustaining practices and their importance in our schools and classrooms. 

International Coalition for Multilingual Education and Equity - Use this link to access a comprehensive list of resources for leaders and educators in the field of multilingual education and equity. This list includes professional development opportunities and workshops.

The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1998. Focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, they offer a toll-free telephone number where confidential assistance is provided by trained counselors.

GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network): GLSEN works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. Together we can transform our nation's schools into the safe and affirming environment all youth deserve.

Safe Schools Coalition:  public-private partnership, in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender, queer and questioning youth, working to help schools become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Know Your Rights!: The Supreme Court ruled in 1969 that students do not "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate." This is true for other fundamental rights, as well.

GSA Network: GSA Network is a next-generation LGBTQ racial and gender justice organization that empowers and trains queer, trans and allied youth leaders to advocate, organize, and mobilize an intersectional movement for safer schools and healthier communities.

Bullied: A Student, a School, and a Case that Made History: This documentary shows the devastating impact of bullying on students, in this case a gay student who works with lawyers to win a precedent setting case to create a safe place for students in school.

Mermaids: Mermaids supports transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children and young people until their 20th birthday, as well as their families and professionals involved in their care. Transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children and teens need support and understanding, as well as the freedom to explore their gender identity. 

Hetrick-Martin Institute for LGBTQIA+ Youth: HMI has been serving LGBTQIA+ youth since 1979, the longest history of any such organization in the US. We share our experience through program models, trainings, resources, and advocacy work.

The It Gets Better Project:The It Gets Better Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe. Learn more about our work.

Don't Filter Me! Web Content Filtering in Schools: GSA Network is a next-generation LGBTQ racial and gender justice organization that empowers and trains queer, trans and allied youth leaders to advocate, organize, and mobilize an intersectional movement for safer schools and healthier communities.

PFLAG: Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.

Coming Out: Information for Parents of LGBTQ+ Teens: It is important for parents and children to realize that acceptance is a process that involves the entire family. Just as it takes time and support for LGBTQ children to understand and accept their identity, this is also true for parents.

Family Acceptance Project: The Family Acceptance Project is a research, intervention, education and policy initiative to prevent health and mental health risks and to promote well-being for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified (LGBTQ) children and youth, including suicide, homelessness, drug use and HIV — in the context of their families, cultures and faith communities.

Get the Facts about Trans Youth: Transgender students in schools with supportive policies are less likely to miss school due to feeling unsafe, and they are more likely to feel greater belonging to their school communities. Yet only 12% of transgender and gender diverse students reported that their school or district had official policies or guidelines supporting transgender or gender diverse students.

TransFamilies: Trans Families inspires hope, increases understanding, and creates a visible pathway to support trans and gender diverse children and all those who touch their lives.

Strong Family Alliance:  Strong Family Alliance is an organization with a simple mission – to save lives and preserve families by helping children come out and parents become informed supporters and allies.

Helping Families to Support Their LGBTQ+ Children: Research findings that show the critical role of family acceptance and rejection – and earlier ages of coming out – call for a paradigm shift to serve LGBT children and adolescents in the context of their families.

6 tips for Talking about Pride Month and LGBTQ+ Rights with Kids: Teach kids the important role they play in supporting equal rights for all with these expert tips for starting the conversation.

Tips for Navigating Difficult Conversations: Conversations surrounding gender and sexuality can be fraught, particularly during holidays and family gatherings. Use this resource as a guide to navigate these conversations.

Reflections on What Makes This Pride Month So Significant: NPR's Michel Martin reflects on the uniqueness of this Pride month with journalist Eric Marcus, attorney Christy Mallory and activist J. Clapp.

June is LGBTQ Pride Month: In June of 1969, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City staged an uprising to resist the police harassment and persecution to which LGBT Americans were commonly subjected. This uprising marks the beginning of a movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against LGBT Americans.

Library of Congress: This research guide serves as an introduction into the excellent collection of LGBTQ+ resources available at the Library of Congress. In addition to high profile collections like the Frank Kameny Papers, the Library also owns a number of LGBTQ+ periodicals and primary source materials. The Library provides on-site access to a number of relevant databases and electronic resources in LGBTQ+ Studies as well.

Michigan State University: MSU provides and excellent repository of research on LGBTQ+ history, Pride resources, and resources for allies.

Anti-Defamation League: In schools and classrooms, LGBTQ+ Pride Month is an excellent time to talk with students about LGBTQ+ people and their struggles to achieve equity and justice in all aspects of their lives.