Allyship and Antiracism Resources
The University of Tennessee has many online resources available for faculty, staff and students.
College Resources
Our college has the following resources available to faculty, staff and students:
- Dean’s Student Advisory Council, a group of students representing all years and programs, who advise the dean
- UTK NOMAS, our college’s student chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects
- Access and Engagement Committee, a diverse group of faculty, staff and students who help direct the college’s diversity initiatives
Resources & Reading for Anti-Racism Education and Practice
UT Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman recommends the university community read How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi as well as White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo.
Here are additional reading resources from UT and others. We will continue to curate recommended reading resources and add to this list.
- Anti-Racism Resources for White People
- No More Invisible Man, by Adia Harvey Wingfield
- 20 Best Books about Anti-Racism to educate yourself
- Ten Small Steps for Department Chairs to Foster Inclusion
- The Everyday Language of White Racism by Jane H. Hill (a downloadable e-book from UT Libraries)
- Tri-Co Allyship and Anti-Oppression: A Resource Guide
- UT College of Social Work: Understanding Modern-Day Segregation with Nikole Hannah-Jones
- Article: What white Americans can learn about racism from the coronavirus
- Silver Unicorn Bookstore List of Anti-Racist Non Fiction and African American History
- UT Office of the Dean of Students recommended reading, videos, podcasts, organizations and other resources
Reading Resources Related to Architecture and Design
We will continue to curate this list.
- Designing for Diversity: Gender, Race, and Ethnicity in the Architectural Profession by Kathryn H. Anthony
- Diversity among Architects: From Margin to Center by Craig Wilkins
- Article: 5 essential books to read on making cities anti-racist according to architects who specialize in equity and justice
- Article: Racism is built into U.S. cities. Here’s how architects can fight back
- Children’s book: Norman’s Architecture Adventure by J.P. Sanabria
- Diversity and Inclusion in the AIA
- AIA Board statement on systemic racial injustice
- Website: National Organization of Minority Architects
Resources to Get Involved
- UT Knoxville Calendar of Events
- UT Office of Community Engagement & Outreach activities and initiatives
- Black Lives Matter
- Black Youth Project
- Color of Change
- Dream Defenders
- Equal Justice Initiative
- 5 Ways to Show Up for Racial Justice Today
- NAACP
- National Coalition on Black Civic Participation
- Obama Anguish & Action Toolkit
Resources to Care for Yourself
- American Association of Black Psychologists FamilyCare, CommunityCare and SelfCare Tool Kit
- Radical Self-Care 25 Tips for Black People
- Advice For Faculty Members Feeling Exhausted by Racial Battle Fatigue
- Silver Unicorn Bookstore List of Anti-Racist Non Fiction and African American History
- Taking Care of Yourself and Others During Racial Trauma: A guide for healing in the face of race-based turmoil
- 365 DAYS OF AFFIRMING BLACK LIFE AND AMPLIFYING BLACK LOVE
UT Resources
- Help for faculty and staff: 865-946-CARE
- Help for students: 865-974-HELP