Resource Guide for Self-Loving Black Women
This is a resource guide for self-loving Black women. This guide is designed to empower, educate and uplift through knowledge, community and healing.
Books
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Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit by Mary-Frances Winters
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Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Brittney Cooper
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I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown
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Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America™: Your ultimate playbook to navigating power, perception, and prejudice in the workplace by Nicole S. Palmer
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Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey
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Self-Care for Black Women: 150 Ways to Radically Accept & Prioritize Your Mind, Body, & Soul by Oludara Adeeyo
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Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
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Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde
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The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table by Minda Harts
TED Talks and Videos
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Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable by Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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Rest Is a Form of Resistance by Tricia Hersey
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The Urgency of Intersectionality by Kimberlé Crenshaw
Blogs and Online Communities
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Black Career Women's Network (https://bcwnetwork.com/)
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The Memo Blog (https://www.myweeklymemo.com/)
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The Nap Ministry (https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/about/)
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Therapy for Black Girls (https://therapyforblackgirls.com/blog/)
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Well-Read Black Girl (https://www.wellreadblackgirl.com/)
Tools and Practices for Self-Care
Practice
Description
Boundaries
Practice saying no without guilt. Use scripts if needed
Journaling
Reflect daily on feelings, microaggressions and wins
Therapy
Seek culturally competent therapists (via Therapy for Black Girls or Inclusive Therapists)
Sister Circles
Join or start a support group for sharing experiences and strategies
Affirmations
Create a personal mantra that reminds you of your worth
Detoxing from Whiteness
Take regular breaks from white-dominated and male-dominated spaces and content
What to Do When Faced with Racism and/or Misogyny at Work
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Document the incident: Keep a detailed and dated record
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Find an ally or sponsor: Seek someone with influence who can advocate for you
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Use company resources: Contact HR, ombuds services and DEI offices. Remember that they work for the organization – not you.
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Know your rights: Understand what is legally protected under EEO laws.
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Have an exit strategy: Have a plan to leave toxic environments if necessary.
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Read this article: How Black and Indigenous people and people of color can best care for their mental health in the face of racism