Looking for somewhere to start making a difference? I’m not an expert, but I can definitely point you in the right direction. Read on for resources in a variety of fields, from anti-racism to representation in children’s literature and more. If you have suggestions for other items that would fit here, please send me an email by clicking here. Even more importantly, if you think something I’ve shared here is incorrect, please let me know and I will be sure to remove or amend the information.
Remember to be respectful of individual’s space and not pester them for resources or information they may have already provided. Use google and searches to try and find the answers to your questions before you ask them directly!
You can find posts I’ve made on these topics and addressing additional resources here:
Anti-Racism
A few great lists for Anti-racist reading: from the NY Times, and on Bookshop.com.
A huge anti-racist resource list as compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker & Alyssa Klein, hosted with links on GoodGoodGoodCo.com.
Antiracism Calendar (there’s also an Instagram account you can visit directly here)
Follow/Support Creators & Businesses
BLK + GRN | “An all natural marketplace by Black artisans”
Yolanda Renteria | Therapist and Educator
Cosplay of Color | Promoting Diverse Cosplayers
Obi Arisukwu | Illustrator/Comic Artist
DressesandCapes | Cosplayer
Aminder Dhaliwal | Author/Artist
AshtinelikeKutcher | Disney Creator
HillHouseVintage | Digital Creator, Writer, Stylist
1991Greenery & 1991Cosmetics | Houseplants and Natural Skincare
ColorMeMagic | Disney Creator & more
MagicbyMuses | Disney Creators
MahoganyBooks | Black-owned Bookstore (ships nationwide)
PrivtoProg | “Desegregating conversations on race”
Pholk Beauty | Vegan and natural skincare (pholkbeauty.com)
Black Mamas Matter Alliance | Awareness & support for Black women in pregnancy & postpartum
For the Kids
The Conscious Kid | “Parenting and education through a critical race lens”
ChildrensLitWorld | Critical reviews of kid lit and diverse recommendations
InclusiveStoryTime | Diverse and inclusive book recommendations
LittleBlackBookNook | “Sharing social emotional learning and social justice info and inspo through diverse literature”
Rooted Baby Co | African inspired handmade children’s items
Puzzle Huddle | Jigsaw puzzles for children from diverse backgrounds
Harper Iman Dolls | Handmade linen keepsake dolls
Concious Kid: Centering Black Authors Storytime Playlist
Organizations to Support
Experts and Information
Jessica Malaty-Rivera | Microbiologist and Science Communicator (COVID Tracking Project)
HipHopScienceShow | “Bridging the gap between music, entertainment, & science by introducing scientific elements into pop culture.”
BlairImani | Historian, Author and Educator.
Tucson Recommendations
BlaxFriday | Community Partnership to uplift Black businesses
Drutopia | Plant Nursery
Sydney’s Sweet Shoppe | Handmade Pies (will deliver locally!)
Camila Monet | Cosmetics, Accessories & Vintage
Tucson Collective | Community Information
The Studio Tucson | Salon in central Tucson
Las Flores Coloridas | Handmade clay earrings
Alexclamation Ink | Artist/Designer/Printmaker
