Teaching about race and racism can be a difficult business. Students and instructors alike often struggle with strong emotions, and many people have robust preexisting beliefs about race. At the same time, this is a moment that demands a clear understanding of racism. It is important for students to learn how we got here and how racism is more than just individual acts of meanness. Students also need to understand that colorblindness is not an effective anti-racism strategy.
From Vanderbilt University's Center for Teaching, this article discusses the challenges instructor's face when attempting teach about race and social justice effectively.
From Harvard University's Office of Diversity & Inclusion: A timeline of America's racial past based upon literature that both reflected and promoted the evolving racial discourse.
Teaching Ideas for Classroom Conversation: New York Times Learning Network
Jinnie Spiegler, the director of curriculum at the Anti-Defamation League gives tips on discussing sensitive topics like race and racism in the classroom.