Anti-Racism Resources: Online Resources and Readings

This infoguide provides information, resources and research databases related to the Civil Rights Era in Baton Rouge.

Want to read books by Black Authors and/or about the Black Experience? This infoguide provides booklists for all types of genres of Black novels and non-fiction. Including classic and contemporary authors.

This guide provides some brief resources on mental health.

The intention of this guide is to provide information resources related to the BLM movement and its founding. Resources have been placed in various topics or categories. It goes without saying that many titles could have been placed in more than one category. As with most online library guides new resources or categories may be added. Please revisit this site for updates.

This guide is intended to provide some general information about anti-oppression, diversity, and inclusion as well as information and resources for the social justice issues key to the Simmons University community.

This guide is by no means exhaustive, but rather serves as a starting place for finding information from a variety of sources. It will continue to develop in response to evolving anti-oppression issues and community needs.

altBR is a Baton Rouge focused podcast where our host Jacob Jolibois and occasional co-host Abe Felix sit down with the people who are in the trenches, working to make this city a better place. From entrepreneurs, to designers, to musicians, to politicians, to chefs, to civil rights activists, join us as we listen to their stories of progress, hope and goodness in this city. -From Stitcher.com

The Blerd-ish Podcast is an eclectic podcast full of interviews with creators of color, anecdotes, pop culture hot takes, and fun banter between two longtime co-hosts from Baton Rouge.

The Nod tells the stories of Black life that don’t get told anywhere else, from an explanation of how purple drink became associated with Black culture to the story of how an interracial drag troupe traveled the nation in the 1940s. We celebrate the genius, the innovation, and the resilience that is so particular to being Black -- in America, and around the world. -From Stitcher.com

From Denea Joseph, host of the podcast: "I started the Undocumented Black Girl Podcast because as a Black DACA recipient from Belize, Central America I wanted to reclaim my story and be the author of my own narrative. So, I’m using this podcast to inform listeners about Black immigrants as it pertains to immigration, politics from the lens of a Black woman who happens to be an immigrant and provide commentary on hot button social issues." Source: Apple Podcasts

From the hosts: Our second season follows Asian Americans taking action during the pandemic — to support their communities, fight racism, confront some very uncomfortable realities, and contribute to a pivotal moment in history.

We’re also working on stories that bring out some joy, some laughs, and some moments of grace as the year goes on. Please stay tuned