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Anti-Racism

A guide to K-12 resources dealing with race, activism, anti-racist literature and more.

Resources on Famous Figures

Shows director/actor Tyler Perry in a suit being interviewed by a reporter while in a crowd.

Image of director/actor Tyler Perry. Source: Sgt. Michael Connors - 302nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment / Public domain

These books feature topics related to famous people, both past and present, who represent traditionally marginalized races/ethnicities. 

Search Tips:

Look for keywords and subjects on:

  • Broad concepts:
    • Race, discrimination, prejudice, etc.
  • Specific concepts:
    • Marginalized races and ethnicities: African Americans, particular Native American or indigenous groups, etc.
    • Famous historical figures: Martin Luther King Jr, Harriet Tubman, etc
    • Events and movements: abolition, Montgomery Bus Boycott, Black Lives Matter, etc.

Non-Fiction Books