Other DEI Resources

Cultural Resources

Asian American History & Experience

• Learn about Asian American history at the WING LUKE MUSEUM OF THE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN EXPERIENCE https://www.naamnw.org/ — virtually or in person

Black History & Experience

• Meet some of the Trailblazing Black Women of Washington State https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/meet-some-of-the-trailblazing-black-women-of-washington-state/
• Take a Tour Through the National African American Museum https://www.searchablemuseum.com/
• Learn about African American history at the Northwest African American Museum, https://www.naamnw.org/, virtually or in person

Considerations re. Disabilities

• Special Considerations Autism: https://autisticadvocacy.org/resources/accessibility
• Special Considerations: Low Vision and Hearing Impaired: https://lwvwa.org/page-18629/12635617

Latino(x) History & Experience

• Learn about Northwest Latino/History at the Sea Mar Museum of Chicano/a, Latino/a Culture https://seamarmuseum.squarespace.com/ virtually or in person

Tribes & Indigenous People

• Find out what’s going on with Tribes with the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians https://atnitribes.org/about/our-mission/
• Resources for Land Acknowledgments To Honor Native Land https://usdac.us/nativeland , see additional resources below A Guide to Indigenous Land Acknowledgment

League of Women Voters California - Curated DEI Resource List

•  Gauging implicit bias: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html. This tool asks questions and evaluates responses to provide some possible insight into your own implicit bias. This tool was designed by Project Implicit, which is a “non-profit organization and international collaboration between researchers who are interested in implicit social cognition - thoughts and feelings outside of conscious awareness and control.
• Toward Love, Healing, Resilience & Alignment: The Inner Work of Social Transformation & Justice By Sheryl Petty, Kristen Zimmerman and Mark Leach https://nonprofitquarterly.org/toward-love-healing-resilience-alignment-inner-work-social-transformation-justice/ - This is a longer article that dives into the complex nature of inner work and how it translates to holistic outer transformation. It is an in-depth read that demonstrates the importance of inner work improving outer work. This tool is beneficial because it looks at all these smaller ideas from a broader perspective.
• We’re All Problematic…. But Here’s How to Work Through the Issues We Perpetuate By Lin Kaatz Chary https://thebodyisnotanapology.com/magazine/were-all-problematic-how-to-work-through-the-issues-we-perpetuate/ - This is a short article about how to work through the issues we have with ourselves and acknowledging them to move forward. The article is helpful because it reminds people to reflect on themselves and understand that this is essential for growth.
• Non-Profits:  So you don’t think race, equity, diversity, and inclusion are relevant to your mission https://nonprofitaf.com/2019/03/so-you-dont-think-race-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-are-relevant-to-your-mission/. Very readable and concise argument as to why DEI is important.

Historical context to current inequity in the US:

• The Color of Law, by Richard Rothstein https://www.shortform.com/summary/the-color-of-law-summary-richard-rothstein?gclid=CjwKCAjwx7GYBhB7EiwA0d8oeyHsjol2Pt6uCIcBKfd2yXzYZ8Nc0iPZMGqa43U5UzPcWD5r_aofmRoCYoIQAvD_BwE  Discusses historical implementation of systemic racism in housing.
• How Unjust Social Structures Help Some But Harm Others                                                                                              https://theconversation.com/how-unjust-social-structures-help-some-but-harm-o thers-113622 - This article explains how structural inequalities are woven into our society. It builds on how these inequalities turn into privilege that is used as a form of power against others. It is an approachable look at these complex topics.

Historical Trauma and Cultural Healing

• https://extension.umn.edu/mental-health/historical-trauma-and-cultural-healing - The site gives information on historical trauma including a five minute video. There are guiding questions for the video and links to additional resources. This is a good tool because it explains how historical trauma connects to people today and how it is perpetuated in society.

Barriers to change and overcoming them - Bringing about an Equitable Society

• Champions for Change: Upending Structural Racism and Barriers to Equity Barriers By Yodit Mesfin Johnson https://racetolead.org/champions-for-change-upending-structural-racism-and-barriers-to-equity-barriers/ - This is a short article about a Washtenaw County-based nonprofit support organization that strives to empower and improve the impact of fellow nonprofit leaders and could address the racial leadership gap. The article focuses on how important it is to upend structural racism and put people of color in leadership positions. It is informative and to the point.
• What Does an Equitable Executive Leadership Transition Look Like? By Cyndi Suarez                                                  https://racetolead.org/what-does-an-equitable-executive-leadership-transition-lo ok-like/ - The article is about nonprofits and their civic role. Suarez discusses how nonprofits can have beneficial transfers of power and how to keep things equitable. It goes in depth on different models including a new model that will continue promoting equity.
• Intent vs. Impact: Why Your Intentions Don’t Really Matter By Jamie Utt                                            https://everydayfeminism.com/2013/07/intentions-dont-really-matter/ - This an informative article about intent, impact, and privilege. It addresses all these topics in a clear way. It is important to understand these things and know that the change is rooted in listening. When people realize the difference between someone’s intent and their impact it will help them realize that these things are not always the same.
• Breaking Generational Cycles of Trauma by Brandy Wells                                                                                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXbg6e-A9V4 - In this TED Talk, Wells speaks on her experience as an African American woman who grew up without a present father and how this affected her as a mother. She covers how your childhood connects with your adult mental health. Wells discusses the importance of uncovering your traumas to break the cycle and leave a better legacy. Her main focus is challenging the old ideals for parenting, thinking with a mental health framework, and parenting with comfort not fear.
• Gem Droppin' with Amanda Seales: White Savior vs Ally                                                                                              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBYTxzuGiYc - Amanda Seales explains the difference between white saviors and allies. This video is a good tool because it uses humor to approach a difficult topic. Seales acknowledges privileges white people have and how mainstream media portrays allies incorrectly.
• So You Call Yourself an Ally: 10 Things All ‘Allies’ Need to Know By Jamie Utt                                          https://everydayfeminism.com/2013/11/things-allies-need-to-know/ - The article summarizes another piece by Mia McKenzie about acting like an ally instead of saying you are an ally. It covers the importance of being an ally that will help people not help themselves. The term is not something simple, it is an action that people choose to do every day. This piece is very eye-opening because it challenges people who consider themselves allies to reevaluate their practices.
• Examining Cultural Competency in the Nonprofit Organization By Lawanda Horton-Sauter M.S. https://socialinnovationsjournal.org/editions/issue-42/75-disruptive-innovations/ 2720-examining-cultural-competency-in-the-nonprofit-organization - This article defines cultural competence and other important terms. It is a valuable resource because it mentions how to address specific issues and improve cultural competence. The piece is concise and easy to understand.
• Fakequity                                                                                                                                                                                                    https://fakequity.com/ : Blog about what is equity and what is “fakequity” which the writers define as equity without action. Several thought-provoking posts.
• How to Push DEI Conversations Out of the Comfort Zone By By Chera Reid & Jara Dean-Coffey https://ssir.org/articles/entry/how_to_push_dei_conversations_out_of_the_comfort_zone - The article is a clear list of ways to push pass your comfort zone when it comes to DEI. It is insightful because it is from two African American women authors. This piece has good tips to approach these conversations from a different perspective.

Guides to Indigenous Land Acknowledgment

• Guide to Indigenous Land Acknowledgment https://nativegov.org/a-guide-to-indigenous-land-acknowledgment/ - The article is so useful because it shows why this is important, while giving tips and factors to consider when writing an indigenous land acknowledgment.
• CSULB Land and Territorial Land Acknowledgments https://www.csulb.edu/sites/default/ les/u69781/csulb_land_and_territorial_ackn owledgments_faq_002.pdf - This document is an important tool because it explains what these are and why it is applicable. It includes samples and resources, which makes it easy to learn more about this.
• Beyond Acknowledgments https://infoguides.pepperdine.edu/landacknowledgment/beyond - The guide includes many tools like podcasts, blogs, organizations, library guides, and ally resources. It is useful because these tools can further teach people about land acknowledgments.

Toolkits

Toolkits can be helpful “turn-key” options for your League. The ones identified below are no means an exhaustive list but these are the ones we thought were fairly comprehensive.

• LWVC People First Language Guide—https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WF0ByrpP60LExx7Cqg1oesfHO-uJ4dIG3w1GXH-SHNI/edit?usp=sharing The People First Language Guide is designed to help Leaguers use people-first language and avoid terminology with negative, dehumanizing connotations. This guide aims to standardize the terminology used by staff, volunteers, and local Leagues in both our advocacy and educational work.
• BUILDING YOUR PLAN: A CULTURAL EQUITY & INCLUSION TOOLKIT https://www.lacountyarts.org/building-your-plan-cultural-equity-inclusion-toolkit  This toolkit includes many different resources. There are definitions, explanation videos, examples, and activities. It is a shorter toolkit that can be used as a starting point for introducing these topics.
•  Why diversity, equity and inclusion matters for non-profits https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/tools-resources/why-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-matter-nonprofits  This toolkit from the National Council of Non-Profits  is beneficial because it is short and contains many direct links to all of the topics. The specific resources within this kit and easy to read format make it very useful.