The Danger of a Single Story- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
"The single story creates stereotypes. And the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story."
We Need to Talk About Injustice- Bryan Stevenson
In an engaging and personal talk -- with cameo appearances from his grandmother and Rosa Parks -- human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson shares some hard truths about America's justice system, starting with a massive imbalance along racial lines.
How to Overcome Our Biases- Verna Meyers
Diversity advocate Verna Myers looks closely at some of the subconscious attitudes we hold toward out-groups. She makes a plea to all people: Acknowledge your biases. Then move toward, not away from, the groups that make you uncomfortable. In a funny, impassioned, important talk, she shows us how.
Voices of Young People (America's Promise)
Youth Voices (GSA)
WHAT CAN I DO?
10 Ways Youth Can Engage in Activism (ADL)
11 Things You Can Do to Help Black Lives Matter End Police Violence (Teen Vogue)
Beyond the Hashtag: How to Take Antiracist Action in Your Life (Teen Vogue)
Student & GSA Resources (GLSEN)
OTHER RESOURCES
Many thanks to the institution and organization from which resources were utilized in the building of our IDEA website. These organizations include Hopkinton Public Schools, Dover-Sherborn Public Schools, Lexington Public Schools, International Society for Technology in Education, Wellesley Public Schools, Boston Public Schools, Racial Equity Tools, and Edutopia.