More books, films, podcasts and articles for going deeper

The University of Library has a page with an extensive reading list on anti-black racism and violence in Canada, Resistance, Educating Against Anti-Black Racism and Race and Health Equity.

The Anglican Diocese of Toronto also has an extensive resource list.

Librarie Racines on the Plateau in is a local bookstore selling books about racism in French and English.

Non-Fiction ● “21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act,” by Bob Joseph • “Policing Black Lives: State Violence in Canada from Slavery to the Present,” by Robyn Maynard • “Until We Are Free: Reflections on in Canada,” by Rodney Diverlus, , and • “White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for People to Talk About Racism,” by Robin DiAngelo ● “The hanging of Angélique : the untold story of Canadian slavery and the burning of old Montréal” by Afua Cooper.

Fiction ● The Book of Negroes, The Illegal, Any Known Blood, Some Great Thing by Lawrence Hill ● Africville by Jeffrey Colvin

Articles ● Helsel, Carolyn. “Ten myths white people believe about racism. It’s not our problem. Education can fix it. Only extremists are racist.” The Christian Century.

Timelines/Statistics 2019 Racialized Poverty in Canada Fact Sheets, produced by Colour of Poverty – Colour of Change. Black History in Canada. An education guide and timeline presented by Historica Canada.

Films ● Deeply Rooted (Film): Black Filmaker Cazhmere explores her family’s long history in Nova Scotia. (CBC Gem)a ● The National Film Board of Canada has many documentaries which are available to stream for free produced by racialized filmmakers or exploring the history or current struggles for justice of racialized Canadians. ● Journey to Justice by Roger McTair - NFB (47min) Tells the story of the black community’s struggle against discrimination and segregation, through interviews with activists, particularly members of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. ● The Skin We’re In : (44min) Journalist Desmond Cole explores what it is to be Black in 21st century Canada. ● From Slavery to BLM: A presentation by members of Christ Church Cathedral on the history of exclusion and inclusion at the Cathedral, including Cathedral members involvement in slavery.

Podcasts ● The Color Code: A Podcast about Race in Canada A series of podcasts hosted by journalists Denise Balkissoon and Hannah Sung And produced by the Globe and Mail. They can be viewed for free through apple podcasts. If you are a Globe and Mail subscriber you can also access the podcasts through their website where there are suggested articles for further reading on each topic. ● The Secret Life of Canada A CBC podcast created by which highlights the people, places and stories that probably didn't make it into your high school textbook. ● Seeing White, by Scene On Radio. A series of podcasts exploring what it means to be white and looking at the history of racism. Most episodes focus on the US context, but 1,2 and 8 are more global. ● Sacred Teachings This podcast series features respected Indigenous speakers with a different theme for each season, including Dismantling Racism. Produced by the Anglican Church of Canada. ● I am Black History-Our Stories from across Canada using their voices to tell their stories. • Unreserved A space for Indigenous culture, community and conversation.

Theological Resources ● “Ten Strategies for Preaching about Racism in mostly white churches" The Christian Century. ● Preaching Black Lives Matter, Gayle Fisher Stuart, Ed. (2021, Church House Publishing). It explains why preaching about race is important in the elimination of racism in the church and society, and how preaching has the ability to transform hearts. ● Risks of Faith; The Emergence of a Black Theology of Liberation, 1968-1998 by James Cone.