On Monday January 17th, 2022 our office will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. We invite all of our staff, Bigs, and supporters to remember MLK’s legacy by continuing to learn about the history of racism in America and the ongoing struggle for equity and justice. Below is a list of resources that members of our staff have found valuable to this end. We encourage you to read through the list and spend some time today growing in understanding and in service to your community.
Do:
- Eagle Creek Park self-guided hike – https://happeningnext.com/event/mlk-day-self-guided-hike-eid3a08f78pn4
- Madam Walker Legacy Center – Virtual and Free – https://madamwalkerlegacycenter.com/
- Eiteljorg Museum – Free Admission – https://bit.ly/3A2mwz4
- Indiana State Museum – Watch MLK speeches, Performance by Meraki Dance company, and activities to reflect on what all you can do for your community- https://www.indianamuseum.org/programs/free-day-martin-luther-king-jr-day/
- Free admission to Conner Prairie for variety of activities celebrating the legacy of MLK – Social Justice quilt, Activities About Voting Rights, – https://www.connerprairie.org/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day/
- Find ways to volunteer in your community:
Watch:
- 13th – Netflix
- The Hate you Give – Hulu
- The Chicago 7 – Netflix
- Selma – Hulu; Peacock
- Betty and Coretta – Amazon Prime
- Compilation of Ted Talks on Racism in America: https://www.ted.com/playlists/250/talks_to_help_you_understand_r
Black owned businesses in Indy: https://www.indyblackowned.com/indianapolis-black-owned-directory
Podcasts:
- 1619 – https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/podcasts/1619-podcast.html
- Code Switch – https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510312/codeswitch
Read:
- Women, Race, and Class by Angela Davis
- White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo