When we think of everyone, we end up thinking of no one.
But when we design with the people most likely to be left out, we create better systems for everyone.
In short, we must fight racism as a foundation for all other cultural responsiveness efforts. The following list of resources are a list of ways to engage in fighting systemic racism that will benefit all of us.
REPARATIONS
Repair harms and the impact of the legacy of chattel slavery on racial inequality today.
Source: From Here to Equality
EXTEND VOTING RIGHTS
Automatically registered when 18.
Source: One Person, No Vote
FAIR HOUSING
End segregation in housing and home valuation.
Source: The Color of Law
BROADBAND ACCESS
Develop and implement plans to increase funding for broadband to expand universal access.
Source: Race and the digital divide: Why broadband access is more than an urban vs rural issue
ENHANCED, REFUNDABLE CHILD TAX CREDITS
Enhancing the child tax credit can cut child poverty by 40 percent.
STUDENT DEBT
Forgive student loan debt!
POSTAL BANKING
U.S. Postal Service can and should meet this crisis by providing competitive, low-cost financial services to help advance economic equality.
Systemic Equity List adapted from The American Civil Liberties Union
Inclusion Resources