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Anti-racism

Librarian-curated guide for finding resources for anti-racism study

Welcome to the Research Guide for Anti-racism

This guide will give you suggestions for specific library resources to consult in your anti-racism study and research, along with tips for searching and getting more help from your research librarian.

Though "anti-racism" may, at first, sound negative, it is a positive term that can be useful as it alerts us to the fact that progress toward the ultimate end—a genuinely multicultural Christian community—requires more than eloquent rhetoric and good intentions. It requires intentionally combating deeply ingrained impediments to interracial justice, reconciliation and partnership.

Calvin University has been intentionally addressing diversity and inclusion since 1985, this is borne out through the adoption of the From Every Nation document (2004) that followed the Christian Reformed Church in North America taking steps in 1999 to become identified as an “anti-racist” organization. The university, as well as churches within the denomination, was encouraged to incorporate an anti-racist lens into its work and policies. The university has recommitted itself to strengthening its diversity and inclusion efforts as articulated in the Strategic Plan: Calvin 2019 by providing a tactical framework that the Calvin community can use to achieve the excellence derived from full engagement with diversity.

Text influenced by Calvin's Diversity & Inclusion FAQ (https://calvin.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/faq.html)

Not Finding What You're Looking For?

Even if Hekman Library doesn't own a particular book or article that you need, you can borrow or get a copy from another library through our MeL and ILL sharing services. If you have any questions or problems, our library staff are always available to help!