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African-American Movements & Milestones: Racism in the United States

Malcolm X

“I for one believe that if you give people a thorough understanding of what confronts them and the basic causes that produce it, they’ll create their own program, and when the people create a program, you get action.”
 - Malcolm X

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infographic of privilege

Graphic courtesy of Dr. Walker and Dr. Paole, and Professor Murray from San Francisco University

infographic of microaggresions

Courtesy of Rutgers University

infographic of race

Courtesy of Brown University

image of syrup bottles

Image courtesy of Market Watch

Glossary of Terms

Words matter. The glossary of terms outline specific words that may help you understand racist and anti-racist terminology for the purpose of education and research. These terms come from the organization for Racial Equity Tools. 

Glossary of Terms

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