Race and racism can shape the experiences of adoptees, families, and communities in many different ways. The resources below offer opportunities to learn more about racial identity, anti-Asian racism, anti-Blackness, allyship, and working toward racial justice.

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Asian American & Pacific Islander Resources

 

Stop AAPI Hate
Research, educational resources, and tools focused on racism and discrimination affecting Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. The organization also provides a way to report incidents of anti-Asian or anti-Pacific Islander hate.

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Asian Americans Advancing Justice
A national affiliation of civil rights organizations working on racial justice and issues affecting Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

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Combatting Anti-Blackness: Resources for the Asian American Community

A collection from Asian Americans Advancing Justice focused specifically on understanding and addressing anti-Blackness within Asian American communities.

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Learning About Racism & Allyship

 

Learning for Justice
Formerly Teaching Tolerance, Learning for Justice offers educational resources focused on racism, bias, civil rights, and creating more equitable communities.

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Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)
Resources and opportunities for white people working toward racial justice and participation in multiracial movements.

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Southern Poverty Law Center
Civil rights information, research, educational resources, and reporting related to hate and extremism.

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Explaining White Privilege to a Broke White Person
A personal essay by Gina Crosley-Corcoran exploring the meaning of white privilege and why privilege can exist alongside economic hardship and other personal struggles.

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Checklist for Allies Against Racism
A practical checklist by John Raible offering reflection questions and actions for people working to become more effective allies against racism.​