Wondering what you can do to better understand systemic racism in the U.S.? Here's a list of free books, videos, and podcasts focused on understanding and addressing racism to get started.

Books

• Curated lists of YA fiction by Black authors from The Seattle Public Library, Los Angeles Public Library, and Alachua County Library
• New York Public Library: Schomburg Center Black Liberation Reading List
• Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners, given to "outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values."

Movies and videos

• Film School Rejects: List of movies made available for free in support of Black Lives Matter
• "13th", free to watch on Netflix's YouTube channel
• "Strong Island", free to watch on Netflix's YouTube channel
• "Say it Loud" by PBS

Podcasts

• "1619" by The New York Times
• "Floodlines" by The Atlantic
• "Code Switch" by NPR
• "Intersectionality Matters!" by The African American Policy Forum
• "About Race" by Reni Eddo-Lodge

Social justice and civic engagement go hand-in-hand! Check out additional content to learn how to get involved in issues that matter to you and your community. If you have recommendations to add to this list, message us on Instagram @getschooled or text #Hello to 33-55-77 (if you're on mobile, click here to have the message set up for you).