On Friday, May 21st, we honored 50 years of Marvin Gaye's album What's Going On and recognized that we still have farther to go, because It's Still Going On.
Tuesday, May 25th marks the one year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. In the midst of ongoing protests, we witnessed a new boiling point of collective outrage reached over the racism, police brutality, socioeconomic stratification, and more that continue to plague American life.
Join KEXP on Tuesday, May 25th as we play songs of hope, justice, and change, songs that affirm Black humanity, classic songs of protest as well as those that came out in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, amid the protests of last summer. It’s Still Going On, but in this fight: you are not alone.
Below, you'll find articles, podcasts, and playlists from KEXP from the past year. These features range from coverage of last year's protests, insights from community leaders, and music that celebrates Black lives. You'll also find resources for continuing self-education around issues of racial justice and organizations aligned with these causes.
Anti-racism Resources for White People
20+ Allyship Actions for Asians to Show Up for the Black Community Right Now
Template For Holding Your Employer Accountable For Racial Justice
Why You Need to Stop Saying "All Lives Matter"
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
26 Ways to Be in the Struggle Beyond the Streets
What to Buy: Black-owned Businesses in Seattle (via Intentionalist)
Abolition 15-Week Course by Nikkita Oliver
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
Black Lives Matter Healing Action Toolkit
The New York Times' Ibram X. Kendi's Anti-Racist Reading List
BecauseWe'veRead.com's list of recommended reading
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo, PhD
Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander