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.Ìý
Articles
Blakemore, E. (2019, February 22). Race and ethnicity: How are they different? National Geographic.Ìý
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.
Knight, R. (2020, July 24). You’ve been called out for a microaggression: What do you do? Harvard Business Review.
Books
Kim, A., & del Prado, A. (2019). New Harbinger Publications.
Sue, D. W. (2015). Wiley.
Websites
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.ÌýClick the community name to see a list of suggested readings focusing on that community.
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Articles
Alsharif, M. (2024, April 13). Anti-Arab American hate, harassment and threats loom over this year’s Arab American Heritage Month. NBC News.
Kai-Hwa Wang, F. (2023, April 28). Why Arab Americans are pushing for a ‘Middle East or North African’ category on the census.ÌýPBS News.
Moll, Y. (2023, April 12). Arab Americans are a much more diverse group than many of their neighbors mistakenly assume.ÌýThe Conversation.
Rebeiz, M. (2022, September 29). Stop asking me for the hummus recipe. Inside Higher Ed. Ìý
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Books
Articles
Ruiz, N. G, Im, C. & Tian, Z. (2023, November 30). Asian Americans and the model minority stereotype. Pew Research Center.
Brockell, G. (2021, March 18). The long, ugly history of anti-Asian racism and violence in the U.S.ÌýThe Washington Post.
Venkatraman, S. (2020, June 11). How to talk to your Asian immigrant parents about racism.ÌýNBC News.
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Books
Articles
Alexander, E. (2020, June 15). The Trayvon generation.ÌýThe New Yorker.
Ao, B. (2020, June 25). Black trans communities suffer a greater mental-health burden from discrimination and violence.ÌýThe Philadelphia Inquirer.Ìý
Cadet, D. (2020, May 28). Your Black colleagues may look like they’re okay – chances are they’re not. Refinery29.Ìý
Dowd, T. (2020, June 19). Black therapists have been working overtime since the police killed George Floyd.ÌýVice.
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Books
Articles
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. (2025, January 10). Antisemitism: An introduction. Holocaust Encyclopedia.
Housman, P. (2023, January 13). Antisemitism at new all-time hgh in US. American University.
Weisskirch, R. S., Kim, S. Y., Schwartz, S. J., & Whitbourne, S. K. (2016). The Complexity of ethnic identity among Jewish American emerging adults. Identity,Ìý16(3), 127–141.
Websites
Books
Articles
Benton. E. (2026, June 9). 6 harmful stereotypes about Latin Americans. VeryWellMind.
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.
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Books
Articles
UC Davis LGBTQIA Resource Center. (2024, March 18).Ìý How to be an ally.
Smith, C. & Norris, H. (2025, March 12). The LGBTQI+ community reported high rates of discrimination in 2024. Center for American Progress.
Novotney, A. (2024, June 3). ‘The young people feel it’: A look at the mental health impact of transgender legislation. American Psychological Association.
Minkin, R., Horowitz, J., M., Lin, L., & Braga., D. (May 29, 2025). The experiences of LGBTQ Americans today.ÌýPew Research Center.
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Books
Articles
Sonnenberg, R. (2024, November 1). Indigenous people face voting obstacles from past and ongoing discrimination.ÌýSouthern Poverty Law Center.
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,Ìý18(1), 148–170.
Rauschenberg, W. (2024, April 3). An ongoing struggle: Police brutality and Native Americans. University of Minnesota Law School.
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.
Pember, M. A. (2021, November 23). Dear White people: Here’s how to honor Native Americans. Mother Jones.Ìý
