Anti-Racism Reading List

This book reveals the damage that antisemitism does to the identity of Jewish students, staff, and faculty. It details the challenges we face, then proposes specific ways to meet them.

A guide for educators to incorporate Indigenous perspectives into classrooms. Drawing from her experiences, Roberts provides practical strategies for decolonizing education, fostering inclusive environments, and reshaping narratives to include historically silenced voices. The book includes lesson ideas, self-reflection prompts, and resources to support educators in creating a more equitable learning experience.

"Digital Islamophobia" examines the growth and spread of far-right, Islamophobic networks on Twitter. Using data analysis and visualization, it explores how these communities operate transnationally, identifying user types and tracking the spread of anti-Muslim sentiment across American, German, Indian, and Nigerian digital networks. The book aims to provide insights for countering this global threat.

Max Czollek's "De-Integrate!" challenges Germany's portrayal of successful integration and Nazi past reconciliation. He argues that minorities, especially Jews, should resist assimilation and embrace their differences to counter rising nationalism. The book critiques Germany's "Theater of Integration" and calls for a more authentic embrace of diversity

"Allah's Spacious Earth" is a dystopian novel set in a future where anti-Muslim sentiment leads to the isolation of Muslim communities. It follows Nasim, a young Muslim in the segregated "Zone," as he navigates societal restrictions and community expectations, exploring the consequences of growing xenophobia in Western societies.

"Reparative Universities" argues that diversity initiatives alone are insufficient for addressing racism in higher education. González Stokas proposes "epistemic reparation" as a strategy for universities to confront their colonial histories and enact meaningful change, moving beyond traditional diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts towards true anti-racism and decolonization.

UNBIAS by Stacey Gordon provides practical tools to identify and address unconscious bias, fostering inclusive and equitable workplace cultures. This handbook guides leaders in creating meaningful diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through actionable strategies.

"Until We Are Free" is an anthology exploring urgent issues facing Black Canadians. It showcases recent developments in Black activism, including social media organizing and Black-Indigenous alliances, continuing the work of previous generations fighting injustice. The book reflects on the Black Lives Matter movement's impact in Canada since its inception following Trayvon Martin's death in 2012.

An anthology showcasing diverse Black Canadian voices addressing contemporary issues through powerful prose. Curated by Whitney French, it offers intimate stories that celebrate dignity and identity, reflecting the unique experiences of being Black in Canada.

"Online Hate: A Global Perspective" examines the social dynamics behind online aggression and hate speech. It explores how social media interactions amplify these behaviors, covering topics like woman abuse, antisemitism, and radicalization. The book offers interdisciplinary insights into the factors facilitating online hate and proposes new approaches to understanding this phenomenon.

This book examines how Canadian universities support Asian international students' integration while balancing internationalization and anti-racism efforts. It explores institutional strategies, challenges, and best practices in addressing invisible discrimination and improving the experiences of Asian international students, offering insights for educators and researchers in higher education, international education, and race studies.

"#UsToo" explores how Jewish, Muslim, and Christian women in America confronted sexual misconduct within their religious communities. Using personal interviews and research, the book examines the intersection of gender, ethnicity, and religion in addressing sexual harassment and abuse of power by male religious leaders. It highlights women's efforts to break the silence and drive change across different faith traditions.

This collection explores intersectional racism in Southern Alberta through personal narratives and research, revealing how institutional racism affects immigrants and Indigenous people. It connects local experiences to broader systemic issues, demonstrating the persistence of racism in Canadian society and institutions.