Resources

Intellectual Freedom News is a free weekly compilation of news by the American Librarian Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom which provides weekly news digests of current book challenges in libraries, articles about privacy, internet filter and censorship, ways to get involved, and more. 

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's  Legal Defense Fund has compiled a Critical Race Theory Questions and Answers webpage that explores how censorship of CRT fits into a larger effort to suppress voices, history, and political participation of Black Americans.  

The National Coalition Against Censorship is an alliance of national non-profits, including literary, artistic, religious, educational, professional, labor, and civil liberties groups, that have engaged in direct advocacy and education to support First Amendment principles.

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of the First Amendment rights of the comics art form and its community of retailers, creators, publishers, librarians, and readers. 

These resources from NCAC offer useful tips and strategies for students, artists and any activists seeking to drive social change through civic engagement.   

These resources from NCAC will help you better understand your First Amendment rights (in and out of school), learn about notable cases relating to student speech.

Explore the STCC Library LibGuide "Diverse Voices in Sociology, Psychology and English" and browse textbooks which cover topics of Critical Race Theory, gender, sexuality, and more.

Explore the STCC Library LibGuide "Systemic Racism and Injustice" and browse textbooks, eBooks, films, news articles, data and statistics, and ways to take action against systemic injustice. 

Visit the Diversity Matters webpage for information about the Office of Multicultural Afffairs, Student Organizations, Employee/Student Resources, Heritage Month Celebrations, Religious Holidays, and more.

Learn more about the STCC Antiracism and Inclusion Alliance, which which aims to strengthen the College's commitment to efforts across the college, specific to equity, inclusion and antiracism work. 

Explore the Inclusivity in Teaching webpage, developed by CODL. Learn how to incorporate inclusivity in instruction, read tips for facilitation, and apply theoretical principles and examples in your classes at STCC. 

The ALA has compiled summaries of frequently cited First Amendment cases: the Supreme Court of the United States, the Court of Appeals of different Federal circuits, the District Court of several Federal districts, as well as the highest court of several states and particular appellate courts of action. 

Jerry Craft wrote 'New Kid' based on his life. Then it got banned. Plus, Trymaine Lee's daughter on representation in books. 

Professor John Diffley helps to put the recent book challenges and curriculum laws in a historical context. 

Vonetta Lightfoot offers her insight on recent book banning attempts and curriculum laws.

The story of what happened in one town in New Jersey when parents targeted books for censorship that they claimed were explicit and sexually inappropriate for students.