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Dismantling Racism Resource Book

Moving From Concern to Action
Adapted from work by Andrea Azvazian, James Edler, University of Maryland, and Judy H.
Katz, author of White Awareness: Handbook for Anti-Racist Training.

Have I intentionally and aggressively sought to educate myself further on issues of
racism by talking with others, viewing films/videos, finding reading material,
attending lectures, joining a study group or other activities?

Have I spent some time reflecting on my own childhood and upbringing and
analyzing where, how and when I was receiving racist messages?

Have I spent some time recently looking at my own attitudes and behaviors as an
adult to determine how I am contributing to or combating racism?
Have I eliminated my use of language, light and dark imagery and other terms or
phrases that might be degrading or hurtful to others?

Have I openly disagreed with a racist comment, joke, reference, or action among
those around me?
Have I made a clear promise to myself that I will interrupt racist comments, actions,
etc. that occur around me – even when this involves some personal risk?
Have I grown in my awareness of racism in TV programs, advertising, and news
coverage?

Have I objected to those in charge about racism in TV programs, advertising, and
news coverage?
Have I taken steps to organize discussion groups or a workshop aimed at unlearning
racism with friends, family members, colleagues, or members of my house of
worship?
Have I organized to support political candidates committed to racial justice and to
oppose political candidates who are not?

Have I contributed financially to an organization, fund, or project that actively
confronts the problems of racism?
Do my personal buying habits support stores and companies that demonstrate a
commitment to racial justice both in the U.S. and in other countries?
Have I organized to support multi-cultural anti-racist curriculum in local schools?

Do I see myself as a resource person for referrals – directing white people to
individuals, organizations and resources who assist others in dismantling racism?

Have I made a contract with myself to keep paying attention to the issue of racism
over weeks, months, and years?

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