Research Guides: Race and Social Justice Research Guide: Action Items

Educate Yourself

A Collection of Online Racial Equity Workshops
Let's be better, together, by standing for an equitable society and with those fighting for justice for the Black community. Use this time for learning, listening, engaging in the discourse, and doing better as individuals and as a country. Donate to organizations fighting for racial equality, participate in protests or rallies, and educate yourself on systemic and learned racism. These online events will help you learn more and provide a platform for conversations on racial injustices and inequality.

Get the Facts Straight

"Amid mass demonstrations against police violence, misinformation and disinformation about the protests are spreading fast online. False, misleading, and misattributed stories and images can polarize communities, unfairly damage reputations, and obscure the truth. By sharing and amplifying this content we often further the goals of those who aim to discredit and divide." - Pen America’s Guide for Combating Protest Disinformation.

How to Spot Fake News and Recognize Harassment
If you’ve been on social media, you’ve seen fake news. Some of it’s just silly, but a lot of it libels and denigrates people who are working for change and liberation – and it’s even used against regular people to discourage them from speaking their minds.This handy graphic to help you understand what it’s all about.
Pen America’s Guide for Combating Protest Disinformation.
Benedictine Library Research Guide: Fake News