Resources for Black Lives Matter and Anti-Racism

We’ve compiled some lists of resources that you can use to learn more about the Black Lives Matter movement and anti-racism.

Social Justice Resources

• Chester County Community Foundation – Social Justice Resources
• Ways You Can Support the Black Lives Matter Movement Now
• Tools for Talking to Kids About Race
• Acts of Care in Times of Unrest – List of Resources and Self Care Techniques
• Systematic Racism Explained
• Talking About Race

Reading Lists of Anti-Racist Books for Adults

• Chester County Library’s Black Voices Digital Collection
• Black Lives Matter: A Reading List for Adults
• Anti-Racist Reading List
• Race in the United States Reading List
• Books to Read About Anti-Racism
• Books White People Need to Read
• An Anti-Racist Reading List

Reading Lists of Anti-Racist Books for Kids

• Black Lives Matter: A Reading List for Children & Families
• Books to Explain Racism and Protest to Children
• Books Featuring Black Heroes that Every Child Should Read

Black Movies / TV

• “Just Mercy” Free Streaming in June
• The 100 Best Black Movies of the 21st Century
• Best Black Movies of the Past 30 Years
• Movies Made Available to Support Black Lives Matter
• Essential Movies and Shows that Examine Systemic Racism in America

Black Owned Businesses Lists

• Chester County Black Owned Businesses
• West Chester Black Owned Businesses
• Afro Philly Black Directory
• Black Owned Businesses in Philadelphia (Visit Philly)
• Black Owned Bookstores in Philadelphia
• Black Owned Businesses in Pennsylvania
• 125 Black Owned Businesses