Anti-Racism Resources
The Phoenixville Public Library is committed through our actions and attitudes to value, support and respect all patrons and staff members. The Phoenixville Public Library stands in solidarity with Black and Brown communities and with our community against systemic racism and social injustice. Racism, discrimination, and/or bias of any kind are not tolerated at the library. We strive to consistently adhere to sound principles and strong interpersonal values by serving the needs and demands of our community with commitment, integrity and excellence. It is a space for all people to learn and explore. We provide access to information and services that address the educational, cultural and recreational needs of the community the library serves.
The Phoenixville Public Library is a steward of information for our patrons, businesses, civic organizations, and the surrounding community. We champion everyone’s right to intellectual freedom, the right to receive and impart information and ideas through any media. We ensure open access and equal access to our shared information. We are constantly exploring new ways to provide services and materials that meet the needs of our community and more effective ways to provide these services.
We want our community to know that they are safe and respected within our walls. Libraries exist to support and educate their communities.
Lara Lorenzi, Executive Director and The Phoenixville Public Library Board of Trustees
Anti-Racism Resources for All Ages – from Dr. Nicole A. Cooke, University of South Carolina
https://padlet.com/nicolethelibrarian/nbasekqoazt336co
An Anti-Racist Graphic Novel Reading List – from The Millions
https://themillions.com/2020/06/an-anti-racist-graphic-novel-reading-list.html?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CYS%20062320&utm_term=BookRiot_CheckYourShelf_DormantSuppress
Books by Black Authors Everyone Should Read – from Ambar Pardilla
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/books-by-black-authors-everyone-should-read_l_5ee2520cc5b69fc14df94cc4?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CYS%20062320&utm_term=BookRiot_CheckYourShelf_DormantSuppress
Financial Literacy in the Black Community – from Annuity.org
https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/black-community
Free Library of Philadelphia: Black Lives Matter
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/explore/topic/black-lives-matter
Juneteenth Should Be a National Holiday: Readings in Black History and Joy – from Literary Hub
https://lithub.com/juneteenth-should-be-a-national-holiday-readings-in-black-history-and-joy/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CYS%20062320&utm_term=BookRiot_CheckYourShelf_DormantSuppress
Library Journal: Resources for Cultivating an Antiracist Mindset – from Mahnaz Dar
https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=resources-for-cultivating-an-antiracist-mindset&utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=june23LJXpress
Online Guide to Graduate Scholarships for African American Students – from OnlineMastersDegrees.org https://www.onlinemastersdegrees.org/financial-aid/scholarships/african-american-students
Pepperdine University: Confronting Prejudice: How to Protect Yourself and Help Others
https://onlinegrad.pepperdine.edu/blog/prejudice-discrimination-coping-skills
Publishers Weekly: An Anti-Racist Fiction Reading List
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/tip-sheet/article/83537-a-fiction-antiracist-reading-list.html
Publishers Weekly: An Anti-Racist Nonfiction Reading List
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/tip-sheet/article/83485-an-anti-racist-reading-list.html
Publishers Weekly: An Anti-Racist Poetry Reading List
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/tip-sheet/article/83522-an-anti-racist-poetry-reading-list.html
Scholarships and Resources for Black Students
EduMed https://www.edumed.org/financial-aid/african-american-student-scholarships-resources
Scholarships for Black & African American Students – Education Loan Finance https://www.elfi.com/scholarships-for-black-african-american-students
Talking about Race: Whiteness – the National Museum of American History & Culture https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race/topics/whiteness?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ARC2.14&utm_content=version_A
What So Many Get Wrong about Racism in the Workplace – from Fingerprint for Success https://www.fingerprintforsuccess.com/blog/racism-in-the-workplace
