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Diversity and Discrimination - Books

Public libraries can provide these books from their own collections or through Interlibrary Loan.

Assimilation Blues: Black Families in a White Community (Contributions in Afro-American Studies, No. 108). 2000. Tatum, Beverly Daniel.
Recounts the experiences of ten African American families living in white middle class communities.

Capital and Communities in Black and White: the Intersections of Race, Class, and Uneven Development. 1994. Squires, Gregory D.
Explores increased racial inequality in this country as a product of conservative policy and global economics among other factors.

The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother. 1996. McBride, James.
Inspiring story of a mother's struggle to raise the children of her interracial marriage.

Debunking the Middle Class Myth: Why Diverse Schools are Good for All Kids. 2002. Kugler, Eileen Gale.
Explores the myths and the reasons why multi-ethnic and multi-racial classrooms are critical to the future functioning of our children.

Dim Sum, Bagels and Grits: A Sourcebook for Multicultural Families. 2001. Alperson, Myra.
A sourcebook for multicultural families created through adoption with listings of websites, agencies and resources.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner: Celebrating Interethnic, Interfaith, and Interracial Relationships. 2000. Richards, Brenda Lane.
Humorous and touching stories about racial, religious, ethnic diversity in the 21st century.

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. 1970. Angelou, Maya.
Touching autobiography of the distinguished African-American poet.

It's the Little Things: The Everyday Interaction that Get Under the Skin of Blacks and Whites. 2000. Williams, Lena.
Insights from the author's work with groups of blacks and whites across America.

Notes of a White Black Woman: Race Color Community. 2001. Scales-Trent, Judy.
Compelling essays focusing on racial identity.

Open Minds to Equality: A Sourcebook of Learning Activities to Affirm Diversity and Promote Equality.(2nd Edition) 1997. Schniedewind, N.
Addresses a wide range of equity issues related to age, sex, gender, class, religion and sexual orientation. Participatory activities clearly outlined for teachers, parents, scout leaders, and others.

Other People's Children: Cultural Confliect in the Classroom. 1996. Delpit, Lisa D.
Discusses issues, concerns and solutions to achieving diversity in a multicultural classroom.

Racial and Ethnic Relations in America. 2000. Blackston, Carl, et. al.
Compendium of theoretical and historical articles about ethnicity and race in the United States with a bibliography.

Raising the Rainbow Generation: Teaching Your Children to be Successful in a Multicultural Society. 1993. Hopson, Darlene.
For use with caregivers and children to examine racial attitudes and to teach children about our multicultural society.

Shared Dreams: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Jewish Community. 1999. Schneier, Marc.
A well-documented examination of the relationship of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Jewish Community.

Tripping on the Color Line: Black White Multiracial Families in a Racially Divided World. 2000. Dalmage, Heather M.
Personal stories and a discussion of the challenges facing multiracial families.

Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race. 1999. Tatum, Beverly Daniel.
Explores racial identity development as motivation for certain polarized behaviors and proposes proactive solutions.

Yellow: Race in America Beyond Black and White. 2001. Wu, Frank H.
Examines Asian stereotypes leading into observations and discussion of all forms of racial identity.


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