An important step in anti-racism and equity work is learning about the unique experiences of different communities. This can include taking the time to learn about different cultural practices, struggles a community may face, and more. On this page you will find a variety of articles and books to help you learn.
Articles
Blakemore, E. (2019, February 22). Race and ethnicity: How are they different? National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/race-ethnicity
Sue, D. W, Alsaidi, S., Awad, M. N, Glaeser, E., Calle, C. Z, & Mendez, N. (2019). Disarming racial microaggressions: Microintervention strategies for targets, White allies, and bystanders. American Psychologist, 74(1), 128-142. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000296
Knight, R. (2020, July 24). You’ve been called out for a microaggression: What do you do? Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2020/07/youve-been-called-out-for-a-microaggression-what-do-you-do
Books
Kim, A., & del Prado, A. (2019). It’s time to talk (and listen): How to have constructive conversations about race, class, sexuality, ability and gender in a polarized world. New Harbinger Publications.
Sue, D. W. (2015). Race talk and the conspiracy of silence: Understanding and facilitating difficult dialogues on race. Wiley.
Websites
Intersections of LGBTQ Issues and Racial Justice Resource List
Since it is not possible to encapsulate all marginalized identities, the resources here are tailored towards communities with heritage and history months celebrated by the American Psychological Association. Click the community name to see a list of suggested readings focusing on that community.
Books
2024 Arab American Book Award Winners
Must-Read Fiction by Arab and Arab American Authors
New York Public Library Reading List for Arab American Heritage Month
Articles
Alsharif, M. (2024, April 13). Anti-Arab American hate, harassment and threats loom over this year’s Arab American Heritage Month. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/arab-american-history-month-2024-rcna146874
Kai-Hwa Wang, F. (2023, April 28). Why Arab Americans are pushing for a ‘Middle East or North African’ category on the census. PBS News. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/why-arab-americans-are-pushing-for-a-middle-east-or-north-african-category-on-the-census
Moll, Y. (2023, April 12). Arab Americans are a much more diverse group than many of their neighbors mistakenly assume. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/arab-americans-are-a-much-more-diverse-group-than-many-of-their-neighbors-mistakenly-assume-201930
Rebeiz, M. (2022, September 29). Stop asking me for the hummus recipe. Inside Higher Ed. https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2022/09/30/pervasive-ignorance-about-arab-american-community-opinion
Websites
Resources for individuals experiencing Anti-Arab, Muslim, or South Asian Hate
Books
Books to Understand the Asian American Experience
21 Quintessential Books About the Asian-American Experience
Articles
Ruiz, N. G, Im, C. & Tian, Z. (2023, November 30). Asian Americans and the model minority stereotype. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/race-and-ethnicity/2023/11/30/asian-americans-and-the-model-minority-stereotype/
Brockell, G. (2021, March 18). The long, ugly history of anti-Asian racism and violence in the U.S. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2021/03/18/history-anti-asian-violence-racism/
Venkatraman, S. (2020, June 11). How to talk to your Asian immigrant parents about racism. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/how-talk-your-asian-immigrant-parents-about-racism-n1229411
Websites
Books
Black Male Writers for Our Time
9 Books By Black Therapists To Help You Process Your Emotions
15 Books to Read by Black Female American Writers
Articles
Alexander, E. (2020, June 15). The Trayvon generation. The New Yorker. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/06/22/the-trayvon-generation
Ao, B. (2020, June 25). Black trans communities suffer a greater mental-health burden from discrimination and violence. The Philadelphia Inquirer. https://www.inquirer.com/health/black-transgender-trans-mental-health-therapy-20200625.html
Cadet, D. (2020, May 28). Your Black colleagues may look like they’re okay – chances are they’re not. Refinery29. https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/05/9841376/black-trauma-george-floyd-dear-white-people
Dowd, T. (2020, June 19). Black therapists have been working overtime since the police killed George Floyd. Vice. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/dyz3xq/black-therapists-have-been-working-overtime-since-the-police-killed-george-floyd
Webpages
Dismantling Racism Works Web Workbook
Books
Books to Read by Jewish American Authors
New York Public Library Reading List for Jewish American Heritage Month
Articles
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. (2025, January 10). Antisemitism: An introduction. Holocaust Encyclopedia. https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/antisemitism
Housman, P. (2023, January 13). Antisemitism at new all-time hgh in US. American University. https://www.american.edu/cas/news/antisemitism-at-new-all-time-high-in-us.cfm
Weisskirch, R. S., Kim, S. Y., Schwartz, S. J., & Whitbourne, S. K. (2016). The Complexity of ethnic identity among Jewish American emerging adults. Identity, 16(3), 127–141. https://doi.org/10.1080/15283488.2016.1190724
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Books
Books to Read for Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month
25 New Books by Latinx Authors to Read in 2025
Latinx Authors and Books for Hispanic Heritage Month and Beyond
Articles
Benton. E. (2026, June 9). 6 harmful stereotypes about Latin Americans. VeryWellMind. https://www.verywellmind.com/6-harmful-stereotypes-about-latin-americans-5113358
Tyson, A., & Newall, M. (2025, November 6). Majority of Latinos say it’s a bad time to be a Latino or Hispanic in America. IPSOS. https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/majority-latinos-say-its-bad-time-be-latino-or-hispanic-america
Websites
Books
The Ultimate LGBTQ+ Pride Book List
The 32 Best LGBTQ+ Books of 2025
Articles
UC Davis LGBTQIA Resource Center. (2024, March 18). How to be an ally. https://lgbtqia.ucdavis.edu/educated/ally-tips
Smith, C. & Norris, H. (2025, March 12). The LGBTQI+ community reported high rates of discrimination in 2024. Center for American Progress. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-lgbtqi-community-reported-high-rates-of-discrimination-in-2024/
Novotney, A. (2024, June 3). ‘The young people feel it’: A look at the mental health impact of transgender legislation. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/topics/lgbtq/mental-health-anti-transgender-legislation
Minkin, R., Horowitz, J., M., Lin, L., & Braga., D. (May 29, 2025). The experiences of LGBTQ Americans today. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2025/05/29/the-experiences-of-lgbtq-americans-today/
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Books
Must Read Books by Indigenous Authors
Articles
Sonnenberg, R. (2024, November 1). Indigenous people face voting obstacles from past and ongoing discrimination. Southern Poverty Law Center. https://www.splcenter.org/resources/stories/indigenous-people-voting-obstacles-discrimination/
Fryber, S. A., Dai, J. D., & Eason, A. E. (2023, December 11). Omission as a modern form of bias against Native Peoples: Implications for policies and Practice. Social Issues and Policy Review, 18(1), 148–170. https://doi.org/10.1111/sipr.12105
Rauschenberg, W. (2024, April 3). An ongoing struggle: Police brutality and Native Americans. University of Minnesota Law School. https://lawandinequality.org/2024/04/03/an-ongoing-struggle-police-brutality-and-native-americans/
de Sam Lazaro, F., Lane, S., & Lancaster, S. (2023, October 19). Amid national push for police reform, Native people feel left out of conversation. PBS. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/amid-national-push-for-police-reform-native-people-feel-left-out-of-conversation
Pember, M. A. (2021, November 23). Dear White people: Here’s how to honor Native Americans. Mother Jones. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2021/11/dear-white-people-heres-how-to-honor-native-americans/
