Stamford’s Everyday Democracy aims to bring residents together to look at our community through the lens of racial equity. Our statement of purpose:
Stamford’s Everyday Democracy works to address the racial inequities in the city. We will achieve this through a series of dialogues to identify the inequities and build relationships among neighbors. We will take actions that lead to shared power and resources that improve our community.
About Everyday Democracy
Based in Hartford, CT Everyday Democracy helps people and organizations build capacity to engage communities in creating change.
Best Practices From World Libraries Photo Gallery
36 projects were selected and included in a photo gallery which features library projects and programs that best demonstrate the ALA theme: the Value of Libraries in Promoting Social Justice and Inclusion.
Black Lives Matter and Protest Art Exhibits to View Online
The Black Lives Matter movement and recent racial justice protests around the country have resonated deeply with many Americans, including artists. During the spring and summer of 2020, following the killing of George Floyd, murals and protest art popped up in cities and towns across the country, and artists are continuing to reflect on current social and political themes in new work.
Detailed New National Maps Show How Neighborhoods Shape Children for Life
#DotheWork 30 Day Anti-Racism Course
Fairfield County Community Wellbeing Index
Intersectionality Matters! [Podcast]
Katal Center for Race and Equity
MacArthur Foundation: Safety and Justice Challenge
The Movement for Black Lives (M4BL)
National Museum of African American History and Culture Releases “Talking About Race” Web Portal
South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT)
This List Of Books, Films And Podcasts About Racism Is A Start, Not A Panacea
Information for Right Now
CNN and Sesame Street are hosting a town hall called Standing Up to Racism
Age appropriate ideas for talking with children/teenagers about racism and the protests
Talking to your kids about racism
How to Talk to Kids about Race and Racism (tool kit)
Gideon’s Promise with Jon Rapping