Social Justice Task Force Resources WSASP has identified and compiled these resources through the work of school psychologists across the state of Washington. These come from a variety of sources and are intended to help schools and families engage in constructive dialogue about social justice issues in the hopes that we can work together to shift the conversation from hate and violence toward understanding and respect. We will be adding to these resources over time. Culture and Climate Blue Blackness, Blue Blackness: Making Sense of Blackness and Disability Author(s): Theri A Pickens Tags: School Level, District Level, Culture and Climate, Article Description: The article shares an interpretation of the intersectionality of disability and being of African descent. Author(s): Dismantling Racism works Tags: School Level, District Level, Culture & Climate, Handout Description: This simple checklist provides a list of characteristics of White Supremacy culture with examples. Author(s): Ibram X. Kendi Tags: General Equity and Justice Information, Foundational, Book, Author(s) or Creator(s) of Color Description: This book is a history of racism in the United States and can help individuals develop a more complex understanding of the context in which racism today takes place. This is not specific to education or school psychology. This book is available where books are sold, and linked above are discussion questions. Author(s): Seattle Times Tags: General Equity and Justice Information, Foundational, Video(s), Website, Author(s) or Creator(s) of Color Description: This is a series of videos with embedded activities and reflections focused around issues of race such as micro-aggressions, implicit bias, white privileges, etc. Though not specifically intended for educators or school psychologists it does touch on issues in schools. White Supremacy Culture in Organizations Author(s): Created by Centre for Community Organizations, based on workbook by Tema Okun at Dismantling Racism Works Tags: School Level, District Level, General Equity and Justice Information, Culture & Climate, Booklet Description: This resource features a list of characteristics of white supremacy culture that show up in organizations and is intended to spark conversations about racism (including antidotes to racism) within organizations. |