7-day challenge

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History

History has a lot to teach us about being an ally. Here are some great places to find information about important historical events in the movements for equality for marginalized groups.

What were the STONEWALL RIOTS? by NBC News

Black History: Facts and People curated by The History Channel

20 Best Black History Books curated by Good House Keeping

Books to Read for Latinx Heritage Month curated by Penguin Random House

35 books to read for National Indigenous History Month curated by CBC

14 Gorgeous Poems Written and Performed By Poets of Color curated by Book Riot

An Introduction to the Harlem Renaissance by the Poetry Foundation

A Reading List to Celebrate Asian Authors curated by TIME Magazine

My Top 25 Disability Pride Books curated by Steven E. Brown, Co-Founder of Institute on Disability Culture

Pride 2020: 17 must-read books about LGBTQ history curated by NBC News

CULTURE

Culture is what ties us together: our rituals, ceremonies, customs, and traditions. Culture is how we express ourselves as human beings and how we relate to one another. Learning about cultures outside of your own can be an exhilarating experience. Here are some resources that can help you get started:

The 115 Best Black Movies of the 21st Century - The Greatest New African American Films

AZ List of QPOC Canon Films — An Intersectional Lens: Towards a Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC) Film Canon

9 nerdy podcasts by people of color you should subscribe to right now

These Top 5 POC-Hosted Podcasts Honor Female Empowerment

Best POC Podcasts (2021)

The 26 Best Women-Led Podcasts You Need To Listen To

5 Disability Focused Podcasts Amping Up Inclusive Chatter

12 Movies & Shows By and About Indigenous People to Stream Right Now

8 Best Movies About the Native American Experience

12 Best Movies About Latinx and Hispanic Heritage to Watch Now

PoC-Centric Intersectional TV Shows

Ziegler "Movies About the Middle East" Article

10 Blockbusters That Feature Positive Muslim Characters

10 Movies and Films about Disabilities, Accessibility and Inclusion

CURRENT EVENTS

Keeping up with current events is important if you want to contribute to a movement for civil and human rights. Here are some great, reliable sources of news coverage:

The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos

Reuters: Homepage

The Daily Beast

News, sport and opinion from the Guardian's US edition | The Guardian

Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines

The Root | The Blacker the Content the Sweeter the Truth

TheGrio - Black America's Breaking News, Opinion, and Analysis

The Community for Black Creativity and News - Blavity News

Atlanta Black Star – Black News, Culture and Information

Home • EBONY

Food

Cooking foods from outside your culture or around the world is an immersive way to experience to gain new perspective. No matter what your diet looks like, you're sure to find a new recipe you love! See these recipes for inspiration:

44 Recipes That Will Let You Eat Around The Globe While Quarantining

21 Diverse, Delicious Recipes From Cultures Around The World

Regional & Cultural Recipes - My Food and Family

50+ Vegan Recipes from Around the World

56 Vegetarian recipes from around the world | delicious. magazine

Field Trips

There are so many places, near and far, where you can experience cultures, languages, scenery that are new to you! Check out these resources to get started:

15 Best Virtual Tours of HISTORIC SITES You'll Love

LGBTQ Heritage Featured Places - Telling All Americans' Stories (US National Park Service)

10 Places to Appreciate Hispanic Heritage in the U.S.

US Civil Rights Trail

Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (US National Park Service)

List of Ancient Native American Mound Sites - Shadows and Light

9 Latino Neighborhoods You Can Explore in Street View — Google Arts & Culture

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