CLASP Resources and “Staff Picks” for Black History Month

Throughout Black History Month, CLASP has continued to publish blogs and publications that engage with Black history and culture. In addition, staff members have been gathering, utilizing, and sharing recommendations on outside books, videos, and resources on BHM. Here is a roundup of recent CLASP resources along with recommendations from our Racial Equity Committee of helpful non-CLASP resources. 

CLASP Resources

1. Lessons from Black Immigrant Women Advancing Community Success
2. Unfounded Outrage over Critical Race Theory Risks Social Emotional Learning
3. Mitigating the Criminalization of Black Children through Federal Relief

"Staff Picks” on Outside Resources

1. Stephanie recommends "The Parable Series" by Octavia E. Butler and "My Name is Pauli Murray" by Amazon Studios.
2. Claudia recommends "The Black Agenda: Bold Solutions for a Broken System," edited by Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman.
3. J recommends "Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools" by Monique W. Morris and content creator Imani Barbarin aka @crutchesandspice / website.
4. Tiffany recommends the book "Barracoon" by Zora Neale Hurston; Hanahana beauty, a holistic skincare and wellness brand; and the hit TV series "Insecure."
5. Renae recommends the "Broken Earth Trilogy" by N.K. Jemisin.
6. Whitney recommends "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi and "Me and White Supremacy" by Layla Saad.

As February comes to a close, look out for more CLASP BHM content.

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