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Racial Justice Resources
Black Lives Matter & Anti-Racism 

Statements and Actions
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Employee Training - All employees are participating in a anti-racism training for 4 sessions with UNM Community Engagement Center - October, November, December 2020
Message from our CEO James Gannon - August 25, 2020 - Catholic Charities addresses ongoing racial justice work
Message from our CEO James Gannon - June 17, 2020 
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Other references:
Message from Catholic Charities USA​
Message from Archdiocese of Santa Fe
This list is intended to provide options for learning and growth on the topics of Black history and Black lives, and racism and anti-racism.
Catholic Charities does not endorse every viewpoint below; instead, we encourage employees and our community to explore and learn as they are interested and able.
Articles
Timeline of the BLM Movement 2013-2020
Breaking the Chain: Healing Racial Trauma in the Body  (Interview)
Caroline Randall Williams on Confederate Monuments

Black-Owned Businesses to Support in Albuquerque
Black Owned Eateries
Calls to Support Black-Owned Businesses in ABQ
Black-Owned Businesses

Books
For Adults - List from National Public Radio
For Young Readers - List from New York Times

Conversations & Learning Opportunities
Talking About Racism With Children
Rachel Cargle's #DoTheWork Course
This is a free resource offered by a Black woman who is an anti-racist educator. If you utilize this 30 day program, we encourage you to make a financial contribution to Rachel Cargle (https://www.patreon.com/thegreatunlearn/) or her foundation, the Loveland Foundation (https://thelovelandfoundation.org/).
City of ABQ Community Conversations
100 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
Race Forward - Online Racial Equity Training

Faith-Based Perspectives
(Catholic) Practical Steps for Eradicating Racism: An Invitation
Catholic Charities USA Culturally Responsive Assessment Guidelines
A Prayer to End Racism
UCCSB: Working Together for Racial Justice
Black Catholics: Words Not Enough as Church Decries Racism
(Catholic) Open Wide Our Hearts: a Pastoral Letter Against Racism
CCUSA Parish Social Ministry Racial Justice Resources

Movie Trailers
Brian Banks
Based on the true story of 16-year-old African-American football player with promising sports career is incarcerated for a crime he did not commit and is imprisoned for five years. The California Innocence Project works to try and set him free.
I Am Not Your Negro
A documentary that brings to the screen James Baldwin’s last, unpublished manuscript. Available for free on hoopla at the public library.​
Long Time Coming: A 1955 Baseball Story
 Set in Florida, the first teams to play an inter-racial championship little league game in 1955 – Men reflect on the time 61 years later and join together for a reunion. Discrimination, realization, awareness and acceptance over the All-American baseball game.​ Available on Netflix.
Selma
Film based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches initiated and directed by James Bevel and led by Martin Luther King Jr., Hosea Williams, and John Lewis.​

Music
New Mexico Women's Anti-Racism Youth Leadership Institute Playlist
Beautiful Voices Lifted in Song, Honoring Black Lives (Facebook)

Organizations Doing Anti-Racism Work
BLM New Mexico
New Mexico Women's Antiracism Youth Leadership Institute
Racial Equity Institute
The Center for the Study of Social Policy
City of Albuquerque Culture Change Initiative
Community Action Partnership
Movement 4 Black Lives

Radio & Podcasts
KUNM Interview with Prof. Nancy Lopez
Black Podcasts
Talking to White Kids About Race and Racism

Resources and Statements
The Law Dean's Antiracist Clearinghouse Project
List of  Suggested Resources from University of Connecticut
Letter from Harvard Business School African American Student Union
List of Suggested Resources from Yale University
CEO of Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington Statement on BLM

Videos
Honoring Breonna Taylor on her Birthday
Dr. Camara Jones Allegories on Race & Racism
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Rare Video Footage of Black Wall Street
Recommended Video/Films from UNM
"The Talk:" Wisdom for Black Survival and Liberation
Juneteteenth: the Significance of This Day
Kimberle Crenshaw on Intersectionality

Learn more about our programs:
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Legal Services for Citizenship
English as Second Language (ESL)
Citizenship Classes
​Plaza Comunitaria
​Roofing Apprenticeship Program

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The mission of Catholic Charities is to put faith in action to improve the lives of those in need. We provide services to promote self-sufficiency, strengthen families, fight poverty, and build community. As the local 501(c)(3) affiliate of Catholic Charities USA, we remain dedicated to finding solutions to some of the most pressing social challenges individuals, children and families face regardless of race, religion, color, country of origin, disabilities, gender, age, or sexual orientation.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Who We Are >
      • FAQ
    • Board of Directors
    • Accountability
    • Our Past Work >
      • Companions on the Journey
      • Casa de Corazon
      • St. Brigid's Brew
      • 2020 Census
    • Feedback
    • Contact Us
  • How We Help
    • Children's Learning Center
    • Adult Education >
      • Career Pathways
    • HOUSING SERVICES >
      • Affordable Housing
    • Migrant Support >
      • Santa Fe
      • ESL PROGRAM
      • Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivor Services
      • Citizenship program
      • Assistance for Unaccompanied Minors
    • Refugee Support
    • Senior Transportation Services
    • Community Involvement >
      • In Kind Donations
    • COVID Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Ways to Give
    • Jobs
    • Volunteer
    • Fundraising Events >
      • Saint Nicholas Ball
      • Special Second Collection
      • Matthew 25 Giving Society
      • Share the Journey
    • Share Your Story
  • Media Center
    • Coronavirus
    • CC Statement on Archdiocese Chapter 11
    • News Releases
    • Newsletter - Stories of Hope
  • Donate