Feb 23 2022

What We're Into: Black History Month Edition

In honor of Black History Month, we’ve compiled a list of books, ATX Black-Owned Businesses, films, television, social media creators, articles, and resources that serve to amplify the Black community’s voice and help others to learn, grow, and enact change.

Supporting and amplifying the voices of the Black community doesn't stop at the end of this month. We can support local Black-owned businesses and Black creators, consume educational content, honor the legacies of Black leaders, and uplift Black voices in our community, not only this month but every day. We can commit ourselves to becoming better allies to the Black community, and to becoming anti-racist.

Equity, inclusion, and anti-racism education are essential so that we can truly honor the best interest of every child and fully support each family CASA serves.  

 

Click any of the icons below to visit the business’ website or to purchase the book from a local Black-Owned ATX bookstore!


Children's Books

     

      


Articles

These short but meaningful articles are a great read. 

Why I’m no longer talking to white people about race

I need white mamas to come running

100 Ways White People Can Make Life Less Frustrating For People of Color

How White People Can Hold Each Other Accountable to Stop Institutional Racism

Dear White People


Resources

These resource documents outline the steps needed to practice anti-racism in your daily life. 

Racial Equity Resources for Child Welfare Professionals

Summary of Stages of Racial Identity Development

Anti-Racism Resources

Race: The Power of an Illusion


ATX Black-Owned Businesses 

Whether you are wanting to expand your library, a quick treat, or some new art pieces; these businesses will have you covered.

     BOOKSTORE               BBQ                  CERAMICS       ICE CREAM TACOS      CINNAMON ROLLS        ARTWORK

        


Creators

Their content will have you scrolling for hours. 

TikTok:

@alexisnikole | @thewadeempire@theonlycb3@freshoutent 

@sofiawylie |@Blackreaderscollective | @twitchtok7 


Films/Series

African American Lives [series] | Cinderella [1997] | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

By Black Directors:

High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America 

The Summer of SoulRespectSlyvie's Love | Black Panther | Moonlight


Books For Adults

Add one of these books by Black authors to your collection.

THRILLER/MYSTERY/FANTASY/SCI-FI

     

POETRY/NONFICTION

  

LGBTQ+ LEAD

         

FICTION/CONTEMPORARY

  

ROMANCE

         

HISTORICAL FICTION

 

ANTI-RACISM

    

CASA Recommends February 2022

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