Washoe County Library System

Raising White Kids is for families, churches, educators, and communities who want to equip their children to be active and able participants in a society that is becoming one of the most racially diverse in the world while remaining full of racial tensions. For white people who are committed to equity and justice, living in a nation that remains racially unjust and deeply segregated creates unique conundrums. These conundrums begin early in life and...

Abandoning her husband and nine-year-old son, Peggy takes her three-year-old daughter, Karen, and hides out in a housing project where she creates new identities for herself and Karen as African Americans.

"The classic, bestselling book on the psychology of racism-now fully revised and updated Walk into any racially mixed high school and you will see Black, White, and Latino youth clustered in their own groups. Is this self-segregation a problem to address or a coping strategy? Beverly Daniel Tatum, a renowned authority on the psychology of racism, argues that straight talk about our racial identities is essential if we are serious about enabling...

"Bringing Up Race is an important book, for all families, whatever their race or ethnicity. It's for everyone who wants to instill a sense of open-minded inclusivity in their kids, and those who want to discuss difference instead of shying away from tough questions. Uju Asika draws on often shocking personal stories of prejudice along with opinions of experts, influencers, and fellow parents to give prescriptive advice in this invaluable guide. Bringing...

"A primer that explores how our racist American society socializes us all to be racially stupid--and what we can do about it"--

Daniel Hill will never forget the day he heard these words:"Daniel, you may be white, but don't let that lull you into thinking you have no culture. White culture is very real. In fact, when white culture comes in contact with other cultures, it almost always wins. So it would be a really good idea for you to learn about your culture."Confused and unsettled by this encounter, Hill began a journey of understanding his own white identity. Today he is...

Neil Kingsblood, an average middle-American banker, finds that he has African-American blood, a discovery which takes him to two Americas, one black and one white.

"Following-up his New York Times bestseller How Not to Get Shot, comedy legend D.L. Hughley offers satirical terms for a peace treaty between white America and the rest of humanity. On the eve of America becoming a majority-minority nation, Hughley warns, the only way for America to move forward peacefully is if Whites face their history, put aside all their visions of superiority, and open up their institutions so they benefit everyone in this nation....

Un reportero economico de The New York Times analiza como el racismo estadounidense ha frenado el desarrollo del pais en materia de trabajo organizado, educacion publica y la red de seguridad social y ofrece un camino hacia la esperanza, el cambio y un futuro mejor.

Presents a variety of games and other activities to promote awareness of different cultures around the world.