Racial Justice
We are at a crossroads, as a nation, as a people. We must remain steadfast in our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our resolve as a school of social work and community of social justice warriors calls for courageous and intentional action. We must do more than believe in the inherent dignity and worth of all people. We must be willing to lean into discomfort and speak out against racist ideologies and systems in our personal and professional communities. We must engage in anti-racist action for social and systemic change.
Why Take Action?
The Power of Narrative
Learn the basic concepts of power, privilege and oppression from Professor Deb Ortega.
The Source of the Wound
Learn about historical trauma and healing in this award-winning animated short film—produced by Associate Professor Ramona Beltran.
Anti-Racist Action Strategies
Mobilize & Transform
Fight for ongoing racial justice and systemic change:
- Resources to educate about Anti-Asian Hate, allyship and where to donate.
- Listen to this NPR podcast to hear conversations and understand the uptick in violence against Asian Americans.
- Strategies for combating Anti-Asian American Violence.
- Join your local Black Lives Matter chapter and donate.
- Connect with your local Showing Up for Racial Justice chapter.
- Volunteer with the Native Justice Coalition.
- Support your local bail fund supporting protest rapid response and working to abolish money bail.
- Support immigrant justice through the American Friends Service Committee.
- Sign the Movement for Black Lives petition.
- Get involved with Casa de Paz, and organization who offers hospitality to families separated by immigrant detention.
- Contribute to the Families Belong Together organization.
- Write op-eds and letters to the editors of local and national publications.
- Contact your school board, police department, city council and state legislature and demand change at the local and state level.
- Support your community’s Black- and Native-owned businesses, many of which have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
GSSW’s Catalyst Series for Social Justice hosted several anti-racist activists in the past several years including DeRay McKesson and Robin DiAngelo. Watch the videos from previous events.
GSSW Stories on Racial Justice
