Equity, Justice, Racism, Inclusion … What We’re Reading

From expanding our policy fight to becoming a more inclusive and belonging organization, Food Bankers always seem to have our noses in books, blogs, and articles that help us be more effective in our work. Below is a list of recommendations that some Food Bankers have found helpful (or just really liked). We hope you find them helpful, too.

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What we’re reading about equity, justice, racism, inclusion …

Antiracist Baby
Ibram X. Kendi and Illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky

“With bold art and thoughtful yet playful text, Antiracist Baby introduces the youngest readers and the grown-ups in their lives to the concept and power of antiracism.”

The Color of Law
A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America
By Richard Rothstein

“Few people can distill the profound reverberating effect institutional racism has on the world today like Rothstein.” 

White Fragility:
Why it’s so hard for white people to talk about racism
By Robin DiAnglo

“I really appreciate how she frames racism and sets up a safe space to engage in dialogue.” – Allison, Chief of Partnerships and Strategy

How to #StayOutraged Without Losing Your Mind
Self-Care Lessons for the Resistance
By Mirah Curzer

“Great self-care tips to considering during times like these!” 

Decolonize Your Diet:
Plant-Based Mexican-American Recipes for Health and Healing
By Luz Calvo and Catriona Rueda Esquibel

Read about our client-centered nutrition work with Dr. Calvo in the Fall 2019 issue of Community Harvest

A Roadmap to Reducing Child Poverty
By The National Academy of Sciences

The strengths and abilities children develop from infancy through adolescence are crucial for their physical, emotional, and cognitive growth, which in turn help them to achieve success in school and to become responsible, economically self-sufficient, and healthy adults. Read full description

Mobilizing Inclusion: Transforming the Electorate through Get-Out-the Vote Campaigns
by Lisa Bedolla Garcia and Melissa R. Michelson
“Premised on the understanding that being a voter is part of one’s identity, and not just something one does, Dr. Garcia and Dr. Michelson provide advocates committed to civic engagement the tools to help empower communities to make their own voices heard.” – Ezer, Policy Advocate