158 RESOURCES TO UNDERSTAND RACISM IN AMERICA

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These articles, videos, podcasts and websites from the Smithsonian chronicle the history of anti-black violence and inequality in the United Statesn a [color=var(--newCommunityTheme-linkText)]short essay published earlier this week, Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch wrote that the recent killing in Minnesota of[color=var(--newCommunityTheme-linkText)]George Floyd has forced the country to “confront the reality that, despite gains made in the past 50 years, we are still a nation riven by inequality and racial division.”Amid escalating clashes between protesters and police, discussing race—from the inequity embedded in American institutions to the United States’ long, painful history of anti-black violence—is an essential step in sparking meaningful societal change. To support those struggling to begin these difficult conversations, the Smithsonian’s[color=var(--newCommunityTheme-linkText)]National Museum of African American History and Culture recently launched a “[color=var(--newCommunityTheme-linkText)]Talking About Race” portal featuring “tools and guidance” for educators, parents, caregivers and other people committed to equity.