Our Experience with Racism and Colorism

This was a hard one, we never realized how much racism we have been through, yet; we always remain positive and forward-thinking. See education resources and books below for tackling racism, mental health and racial injustice. Let us know if you have any topics that you would like us to speak on.

EDIT// The annual sports event that I was speaking of @12:29 was the CIAA tournament (Tournament for HBCU's) in Charlotte, NC

IG - @melaniegjmattis, @there.goesrell
Song - Lockdown by Anderson Paak

4 Questions Discussed in the Video
-What was your environment and experience growing up?
-Tell us about your experience with racism/colorism.
-How do you feel as a black man/woman in America?
-What advice can you give to racist/colorist people?

Resources
Books
Allies - https://www.wbur.org/artery/2020/06/17/reading-list-on-race-for-allies
Black History - https://www.listchallenges.com/100-must-read-african-american-books

Racial Injustice
https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234

Mapping Police Brutality - https://mappingpoliceviolence.org/

Mental Health
https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/cultural-competency/education/mental-health-facts

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/black-and-african-american-communities-and-mental-health

https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychpedia/racism

https://pro.psychcentral.com/how-to-handle-racism-diversity-in-therapy/

Great YouTube videos that break down oppression, racism, colorism and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrHIQIO_bdQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNEKbVq_ou4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43gm3CJePn0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suh4I6pi4yc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Csa1YON62OI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2XfuJS3bZQ

Видео Our Experience with Racism and Colorism канала Mel and Rell