Anti-Racism Playlist

by 2021 DPF Peace Intern Ashlyn Baldwin

A Playlist is a way of engaging with an idea or topic. They can be used as small group discussion starters, for personal devotions, or as a place to jump into a subject. 

On the subject of Anti-Racism, here is:

…Something to break the ice

The Human Knot Game
Have everyone stand in a circle and each person will grab someone’s hand (that is not next to them). The goal is to untangle the knot without unconnecting hands. This will show that everyone’s effort is valuable to make it to the end.

…Something to Watch

Systemic Racism Explained
 A short video on what systemic racism is.

Talking to Young Children About Race and Racism
For the kids - a 30-minute PBS episode PBS Talks about Race and Racism

Seeing White Fragility
White fragility explained along with the “dos and don’ts” to defeat white fragility.

…Something to Read

7 Ways We Know Systemic Racism Is Real
Information on different areas that systemic racism can be seen.

What it means to be anti-racist
Resources on what it means to be anti-racist.

…Something to Wonder

I wonder what I could do to make people of every race feel important and heard.

…Something to Talk/Think/Journal About

How has racism affected you or the people around you?

Have you seen racism at school?

Have you ever experienced racism and how did it make you feel?

…Something to Do

Read The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person by Frederick Joseph.

Read White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin Diangelo.

Join the Black Lives Matter movement.

Join Showing up for racial justice. 

…Something to Pray

Prayer for Equality
written by Theresa Konitzer

 God, creator of all living things, unite us as people of faith to stand side by side with our suffering brothers and sisters. You have created us in Your image and likeness as equals. Our greatest sin occurs when we treat people with disrespect or as if they were created inferior because of the color of their skin. Let us reach out to those most hurt by acts of discrimination. Let our prayers plead for forgiveness for any wrong we have committed. As a community, guided by the Holy Spirit, let us work toward educating society and seek to be models of Your love so that a real conversion can occur.

We pray this in Your name.

Amen.