Resources
Southern Poverty Law Center is nationally known focusing on hate groups. They provide a variety of resources to help those fighting hate, racism and other extremist groups. (Note: this group could also be listed for LGBTQ and Violence as well)
The Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Alabama has created the Legacy Museum, National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park – three important sites to visit about racial inequality in our country. This link on its website offers thoughts on what people can do to promote racial justice.
The YWCA of Asheville offers monthly racial justice workshops. All are welcome but are asked to RSVP. Just hit the “Register” button to do so in the above link for the selected date. They also offer sliding scale customized workshops for faith groups, nonprofits, and businesses; email racialjustice@ywcaofasheville.org for more information.
The Racial Justice Coalition provides a list of Mutual Aid Resources on this webpage of their website.
The Interfaith Initiative for Social Justice, through its Dismantling Racism in Faith Communities work group, created this Action Plan. As noted in the plan, its creation was a result of interviews and conversations with 26 African-Americans or those who worked closely with African-Americans over the years.
Learning for Justice, now part of the Southern Poverty Law Center, provides classroom materials to deal with a variety of issues for elementary and secondary education. However, many of the materials are suitable for everyone, not just students.
The NC Council of Churches offers a number of resources on this issue in the link noted.
Key Allies
The YWCA of Asheville provides programming and advocacy to eliminate racism and empower women. Get involved by learning more here.
Get involved: To learn more about the YWCA’s racial justice work, contact racialjustice@ywcaofasheville.org.
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WNC Social Justice Advocacy Guide 