Resources
Resources for Individuals
B Lab
B Lab and the global community of Certified B Corporations are continuously developing ways to build a more just, inclusive, and actively anti-racist economy. For those interested in self-education on this topic, the team at B Lab U.S. & Canada has compiled a list of 47 recommended reading and viewing resources on systemic racism and injustice. Find it here>
A reading list on the issues of race
“The Gazette asked Harvard faculty members to discuss the books they recommend for those who want to learn more about the issues and to expand their understanding of systemic racism, white privilege, and the long legacies of slavery and white supremacy in American history.” Find it here>
The Anti-Racist Reading List – Brea Baker, Elle Magazine
“Black people have been yelling and writing about the many paths to true equity since before this country was formally founded. Spoiler alert: the 28 days in Black History Month are not enough time to acknowledge this scholarship. Our contributions to this great nation cannot be confined to one short month, and your allyship cannot be proven with a few social media posts. The best way to show your commitment to the Black community today and every day is by genuinely engaging with us. That starts with the books.” Find it here>
For Our White Friends Desiring to Be Allies
“I'm writing this in hopes that it can be used to lighten the load of marginalized folks, keeping in mind that not all marginalized people want to engage in the ally conversation, and that is perfect as well.“ Find it here>
Gender Equality Reading List, UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our new reading lists cover many of these topics and show brave girls and boys standing up for gender equality rights, so that everyone can enjoy the same opportunities. Find it here>
15 books to help kids understand that Black Lives Matter
“In this post, I’m sharing 15 books for children and teens that uplift the beauty and strength of Black children and communities, as well as those that exemplify the principles of the Black Lives Matter movement. All the books in this post are authored or co-authored by Black writers“ Find it here>
At Liberty, American Civil Liberties Union
At Liberty is a weekly podcast from the ACLU that explores the biggest civil rights and civil liberties issues of the day. Find it here>
Resources for Businesses and Organizations
CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion
“CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace. This commitment is driven by a realization that addressing diversity and inclusion is not a competitive issue, but a societal issue. Recognizing that change starts at the executive level, nearly 2,000 CEOs of the world’s leading companies and business organizations, are leveraging their individual and collective voices to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.“ Find it here>
Workforce Development Boards
You can save training costs by connecting with other businesses in your area that have similar training needs. Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) facilitate these connections to maximize the productivity and success of businesses in their region.
State and local WDBs serve as connectors between the U.S. Department of Labor and local American Job Centers that deliver services to workers and employers. Workforce Development Job Boards can help which can help companies post job opportunities and attract diverse candidates into their field. Find it here>
Diversity Assessment Tools
First published in 1991, the Diversity Awareness Profile, commonly known as DAP, is a self-assessment tool that has helped millions of individuals in organizations improve working relationships among diverse co-workers and customers by increasing the awareness of their behavior toward people and how it affects them and how an individual s behavior affects others. Find it here>
Paradigm Belonging and Inclusion Survey Template
A template for employee surveys on diversity and inclusion in the workplace (SurveyMonkey account required). Find it here>
Model Transgender Employment Policy
Transgender Law Center provides a Model Employer Policy for transgender, transitioning, and gender non-conforming employees. This model policy and guide clarify the law and help your company welcome and include transgender, gender non-conforming, and transitioning employees. Find it here>
US Paid Family Leave Workshop
A toolkit and template for developing a paid family leave program, from the organization PL+US. Find it here>
Diversity Best Practice Guide for the Solar Industry
While the first goal is to build a more diverse workforce, we must also build systems that support these efforts. This is the essence of inclusion — which can be defined as the practice of ensuring that through their work in organizations, people feel they belong, are engaged, valued, and connected to the goals and objectives of the organization. Find it here>