Racial Justice Group Blog
Explore thought-provoking articles, book reviews, and resources that highlight key issues in racial justice, Indigenous rights, and historical reform. Our blog curates critical readings, offering in-depth analysis and reflections on topics like systemic inequality, colonialism, and racial reconciliation. Join us in fostering education, dialogue, and actionable change in the pursuit of justice and equality for all
“Brother Eagle, Sister Sky”
This week's recommendation is shared by Marcia Tammeus.
With Native American themes currently in vogue, and environmental awareness a hot issue, this timely picture book scores perfect marks in both arenas. The story is an adaptation of a speech delivered by Chief Seattle at treaty negotiations in the 1850s.
KC Hispanic News Celebrates 25th Anniversary
National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15-October 15, recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
Locally, KC Hispanic News is one of the many contributions of the Latino community to Kansas City. The weekly bilingual newspaper, which has a readership of 35,000 people, is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary.
What Well-Meaning White People Need to Know about Race
This week’s recommendation is shared by Josephine Njoroge.
This article reports an interview with Bryan Stevenson who is the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative. There are many points made in the article which may cause white people to pause, listen and take in more deeply what is being said.
Hispanic-Latino Heritage: A History
This week’s recommendation is shared by Ellen Long.
Please take advantage of a wonderful online resource created by the KCK Public Library in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. It only takes a few minutes to view the timeline and gain some knowledge and insights into our history.
“How America Fractured Into Four Parts”
This week’s recommendation is shared by Bill Tammeus.
This article from the July/August The Atlantic Magazine offers insights into America’s past that may help us see a way into our future together.
Three Podcast Recommendations
This week, Deb Meinke recommends three podcasts — Sam Sanders’ “It’s Been a Minute,” Rebecca Nagle’s second season of “This Land,” and “Code Switch,” NPR’s podcast on race.
The Use and Misuse of Race in Health Care
This week's recommendation is shared by Josephine Njoroge.
"The Use and Misuse of Race in Health Care"
“Justice Reimagined” Series
This week’s recommendation is shared by Bill Tammeus.
The National Catholic Reporter has begun a series called “Justice Reimagined,” about racial disparities in the U.S. The first article — about prison populations — posted June 1. The series can be found at the link below.
Justice Reimagined | National Catholic Reporter
Recommended Summer Listening
This week, we have three terrific anti-racism recommendations from Deb Meinke to jump start your summer listening.
Remembering the 100th Anniversary of Tulsa’s Black Massacre
May 31 is the 100th anniversary of the Black Massacre in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Known as the "Black Wall Street," Greenwood was destroyed and up to 300 people were killed in 1921. The massacre was the worst act of racial violence in U.S. history. There are many TV programs coming up that discuss the massacre and its cover up by Tulsa.