"White Privilege" (3:48)
In this spoken word performance, Kyla artfully unveils what white privilege is and how it has, and continues to, affect the Black community. You can hear the passion and anger in her voice and it will surely give you goosebumps the whole time.
"What Should I Do?" (5:37)
In a brief IG TV video, Karl shares his experience living as a Black man in America. He also emphasizes the importance of talking about this movement, even if you're uncomfortable or scared of getting it wrong, and offers more ways you can help out.
"A Conversation with Black Women on Race" (6:08)
The New York Times invites Black women to reflect on the struggles they face in society. They talk about the many layers of race and share their own personal stories, creating a powerful piece that will move you to tears.
"Reflecting on the Color of My Skin" (10:26)
Marques aka MKBHD is one of the top tech YouTubers but in this video, he talks about something other than tech with his 11.2 million subscribers: race. He reflects on how he always wanted to be the best creator, rather than the best Black creator, and how that changed his perspective.
"How to Deconstruct Racism, One Headline at a Time" (16:51)
In his hilarious but thought-provoking TED Talk, Baratunde looks at the phenomenon where white Americans call the cops on Black Americans for doing everyday activities. He shares a series of “living while Black” headlines and how to use language to change stories from traumatic to healing.
"Dear White People" (21 to 36m per episode)
Based on the film of the same name, this comedy-drama show reveals the perspectives of Black college students at a mostly white Ivy League university. With a strong ensemble cast, the show explores the students’ efforts to navigate systemic racism and white privilege in a university setting.
"There's Something in the Water" (1h 13m)
Based on the book of the same name, this documentary depicts the impacts of environmental damage on Black communities. Through interviews with activists and news footage, the film brings awareness to the pressing issue of environmental racism.
"13th" (1h 40m)
Titled after the Thirteenth Amendment, this documentary looks at the history of slavery, racist legislation, and the prison-industrial complex. Often considered one of the best films of 2016, it dives deep into the tangled racial history of America, making this a must see.
"The Hate U Give" (2h 13m)
This book-to-screen adaptation follows the story of a Black teen, played by Amandla Stenberg, who leads a movement after seeing her childhood best friend get killed by police brutality. Its intensely relevant subject and Stenberg’s incredible performance defies the YA genre in every way possible.