Here are some videos that we have found helpful as we work with our students. Some of the language and content is mature - so please be sure to pre-screen before you share with your students/community.

A short video on the importance of being an Ally.
"Ally is a Verb".

A series of videos produced by MTV that talk about the
​problem with micro-aggressions. 

Ta-Nehisi Coates on why white people can't use the 'N'word.

Example of a young person affecting change and
​becoming an activist in her community.

"Unsung Hero" - a great video that show how helping out in seemingly little ways can have a huge impact to those you help.

"Silent Beats" - a video that shows how stereotypes can cause us
​to have limiting and incorrect views of others.

"Leadership Lessons from the Dancing Guy" - a great leadership video
​ that encourages kids to be "the first follower".

An effective video that explains why micro aggressions
​are impactful (language warning).

An "Adam Ruins Everything" segment that discusses the racist
practice of Redlining created by FDR.

A video that explains Implicit Bias.

A compelling story about how perceived whiteness can lead to
​unearned treatment & advantages.

This videos shows how we can miss things that are right in front of us
​ - like institutional racism/sexism/homophobia. 

We've used this "be awesome" meme to work on inspiring our kids
​to take on challenges they might think beyond them.

"Lunch Date" - if you show the first 7:30 and ask kids what happened,
​and then show the rest - you'll be surprised.

A short (3 min) that gets students thinking about the idea that race
​ is primarily a social construct.

"I Am Not Black" - spoken word poem that highlights the
​limitations of labeling.