Black
Lives Matter, Social Justice, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion RESOURCES
Call For Entries! SF Youth Film Uprising: Applications for San Francisco's First Youth-led Film
Festival! Are you passionate about social issues from Black Lives Matter to environmental justice? Your voice
is important right now, it’s time to tell your story. No prior experience is needed and your film doesn’t need
to be polished. We believe anyone can be a filmmaker as long as they have a story. First-time filmmakers, those
planning to use their phone to make a film, and anyone with interest are encouraged to apply! Go to
@sfyouthfilmuprising on Instagram for details and where to submit (link in their bio).
3 Percent Movement - Until The 3%
Movement came along, only 3% of Creative Directors were women. And very few were people of color. We're
changing the ratio because the more varied the people who come up with ideas, the better the ideas will be. In
a world where women influence upwards of 80% of consumer spending and 60% of social media sharing, this is
business suicide. Through a mix of content, community and professional development, we've helped raise the
number of female CDs to 29% while giving agencies a clear road map of ways to champion female creative talent
and leadership. Our movement includes a 2-day annual fall conference, one-day MiniCons in cities around the
world, a Certification Program, agency consulting programs, a vibrant online community, a live Super
Bowl Tweetup, a student scholarship fund, a business blog and more.
The Best Resources for Black Entrepreneurs - The organizations included in the
link offer a wealth of resources for Black entrepreneurs, including funding, education, and robust networking
opportunities.
Free the Work - In
2016, director Alma Har’el founded Free the Work as a response to her own experience of the ad industry's
hiring inequalities. The pledge prompted brands and their agencies to include at least one
woman among the three directors bidding for every commercial job. These commitments led to measurable
increases in the number of women creators considered and hired for major ads. Now that our approach to fighting systemic bias has
begun to see success in the advertising industry, we're setting our sights on more expansive horizons.
More industries. More forms of storytelling. More creators from more underrepresented backgrounds. More
data. More minds blown. Most of all, better work.
Inclusion 101 for Gaming Clubs - AnyKey created
Inclusion 101 with folks from a wide range of gaming groups in mind. This guide is for professional esports
players, college varsity teams, intramural clubs, tournament admins, event producers, stream squads, and
more. They offer online training and downloadable materials designed to foster inclusion in any group
that is united by their shared focus on gameplay.
Resources to Help Empower Asian and Pacific Islander Communities
Writers Guild of
America West - Inclusion and Equity advocacy for industry personnel for representation,
equity, and a positive image of historically underemployed writers.
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Accredited Schools Online: LGBTQ+
Student Resources & Support - Resources and information about support systems available
to help them navigate both high school and college environments.
Adobe: Adobe
Education Exchange - Resources to Learn and Create for Social Justice
Adobe
Education Exchange: "Twenty
& Odd" short film and student learning resources. This short film and companion
guide were created by 6 African-American women and the National Parks Service with a goal of portraying 400
years of the African-American experience.
Amazon Prime Video: Honor
Juneteenth with Black Voice and Stories
Annuity Payment Freedom: Black Business
Grants & Minority Resources for small businesses
The
Anti-Oppression Network: What is
Allyship?
Apple TV app: Free
movies, shows, and docs that honor Black lives, you’ll also find themed collections that spotlight Black
directors, chronicle the ongoing civil rights struggle, celebrate excellence, and more.
Ava DuVernay's Array Film Studio: "ARRAY 101: FREE
social justice, advocacy, and impact learning guides and supplemental learning materials for Array’s film
and television content suitable for students from ages 9 to adult"
BE Conference: Hear from actress,
director, producer, and CSUN Alumna Eva Longoria and how she called on Hollywood to do more to actively
fight racism in the keynote for The Wrap
Best Colleges:
College Guide for
LGBTQ Students- This guide covers applying to college as an LGBTQ student, insightful resources, expert
interviews, and even scholarships!
Beauty Schools Directory: First-generation student guide
BIPOC DOC Editors:
Find an editor for your next project to
promote the priority of an inclusive edit room from the top.
"Black Cinema Matters:
Black films have
championed Black lives for over 100 years—while white America studiously ignored them.” By Dr. Artel
Great- SFSU Cinema Professor article
Black Lives Matter Universal Resources: Card for different
resources, petitions, donating, etc. in relation to BLM on what you can do to educate yourself and take
action
Black Public
Media
Blackque247: A Melanated Resource for
Blacks in the Creative Space. A resource hub for black creatives.
Blackque247 is the one-stop resource to find seasoned Black creatives across marketing, PR and
entertainment.
Black TV &
Film Collective
Black Theatre United: The black theatre community
helping to protect black people, black talent, and black lives of all shapes and orientations in theatre and
communities across the country
Blk Womn
Animator:
Youtube channel on all things animation,
resources, and tips
The Broadcast
Assocation: Broadcast Education Association's (BEA)
Diversity Links and Resources page
Brown
Girls Doc Mafia
California State University, Long Beach: The History Behind June
Nineteenth
Cinema and TV Experts Examine TV’s Role in Racism:
Anthony Sparks - As a Black actor, writer, producer and current showrunner for the Ava
DuVernay- and Oprah Winfrey-produced television series "Queen Sugar," the associate professor
of cinema and television arts at Cal State Fullerton has both experienced the effects of stereotyping and
worked to flip the script.”
College Candy: 10 Racial
Justice Documentaries You Should Watch
College Recruiter: 77% of students want practical experience in next 6-months
DismantlingRacism.org: Web-based version of
a workbook designed originally to support the Dismantling Racism workshop offered by
Dismantling Racism Works, a training collaborative that is not offering workshops or consulting
support at this time
Distractify: Want to learn more about
Black Lives Matter? Watch these movies parades- "The Anti-racist Starter Pack: Documentaries,
Movies, TEDTalks, and Books to add to your list"
Diversify.film: an initiative launched as a
collective effort of Brown Girls Doc Mafia, The Black TV & Film Collective, Hue You Know, Stay Gold
Features, the Department of Motion Pictures and Cinereach. Diversify.film intends to be a comprehensive tool
that links productions to BIPOC-led databases centering BIPOC professionals. We feature BIPOC-led
organizations because they demonstrate expertise, insight, and a deep commitment to their respective
professional communities.
DiversityJobs.com
Do The
Bay: Listen and Learn: Shows,
Movies & Podcasts to Dive Deeper into Anti-Racism
Everyday Feminism: School
for Social Justice: Online learning for healing, justice, and liberation
Everyday Feminism: 4 Reasons ‘People of Color’ Isn’t Always the Best Choice of
Words
Fast Company: These 7 Courses by
Black Women will teach you to recognize and work against racism
Film School
Rejects: All the
Movies Made Available to Watch Free in Support of Black Lives Matter
Forbes: First, Listen. Then, Learn: Anti-Racism Resources For White
People
Forbes: Allyship - The Key To Unlocking The Power Of
Diversity
Forge Medium: Performative Allyship Is Deadly (Here’s What to Do Instead): Activism
can’t begin and end with a hashtag
Gold House
Galeca: Performative The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics and Rotten Tomatoes Announce the "Crimson Honors" Scholarship, Awarding Financial Support to Underrepresented LGBTQ Women and Nonbinary College Students in Southern California
Guide To
Allyship: An Opensource Resource to understand the pros and cons of what being an
ally entails
Harvard Business
Review: Confronting Racism at Work: A Reading List
HellaJuneteenth: History, Information & Resources around Juneteenth
Hello Giggles
Website: Free
films & shows to watch to honor the Juneteenth Holiday
#HireBlack: Job post site to recruit diverse talent
across several channels
Hollywood Reporter:
"Reality Producers Group Launch Inclusive Hiring Initiative"- Plan to
broaden and diversify the pool for available talent for every nonfiction production position- and to
last long-term
Houston Chronicle: 50 black LGBTQ+ films
to watch for Pride Month
How To Survive In A Mostly White Workplace:
Tips For Marginalized Employees
Vpnmentor.com:
How to Support
Black Lives Matter Online
Hubspot: How to Be an Ally- 23 Resources That Can Help
Hue You Know
Inner Body: What Does It Mean To Be Nonbinary?
Intelligent: LGBTQ+ College Student Guide
Justice in June: Resources on How to Be An Ally to the Black
Community
KippNJ.org: Promoting Equity: Resources to Counter
Racism
Latino
Reel
Latinx Directory: Site made and updated regularly to bridge studios and agencies with Latinx directors in the simplest
way possible
LGBTQ Scholarships: The cost of college increased quite a bit in recent years,
which led to more and more students looking for scholarships. Though some are only for $200 to $500, others
are worth a larger amount. Many scholarships are suitable for specific types of students such as the top
LGBTQ scholarships. Organizations offer these scholarships for students who face more challenges than their
peers do. You may need to pay for your entire college experience on your own because your parents refuse to
help or because they will not help you apply for financial aid through the FAFSA. Check out all the
top scholarship opportunities for students who identify as LGBTQ+ and apply as soon as
possible.
MediaJustice.org: MediaJustice is leading the fight for racial, gender and
economic equity in a digital age
Medium piece by Gretchen DeKnikker: A Getting Started Guide for White Folks (Part
I)
Mentalfloss.com: 5 Organizations That
Empower Black Communities—and How You Can Help
Music
Forward Foundation: Industry Sessions Youtube Playlist on Conversations in
Music
Native American
Storytellers -
SAG-AFTRA Podcast
Online MBA:
The Best Resources for
Black Entrepreneurs - A list of organizations that offer a wealth of resources for Black
entrepreneurs, including funding, education, and robust networking opportunities.
The
National Gallery Museum: "Illegal to Be You: Gay History Beyond Stonewall"
exhibit
The New Yorker: "The Trayvon
Generation"
New York Post: 7 movies and documentaries about racism that you should
watch now
Newsweek: Books About Race That Everyone Should Be Reading Right
Now
Parade: "The Anti-Racist Starter
Pack: 40 #TV Series, Documentaries, Movies, TEDTalks, and Books to Add to Your List"
Penguin UK: Nine books to help you understand race and dismantle racism
Powell's Books: Black Lives Matter: Recommended Reading
Poynter: Journalism educators- It’s time for a heart-to-heart
about mentoring students of color
Racial Equity
Tools: Tools, research, tips, curricula, and ideas to increase understanding and
help work towards justice at every level – in systems, organizations, communities, and culture at large
Recruiter.com: Proportional Prejudice: How Diversifying Your Applicant Pool Can Lead to a Less
Diverse Workforce
Resources that support Black Lives Matter: A list
of Black-led organizations, collectives, production houses, and lists that are dedicated to supporting
and uplifting Black writers, filmmakers, and creatives of color. Learn, donate, get involved,
volunteer.
Resources to
Help Empower Asian and Pacific Islander Communities
Salon: White allies - Here's a basic list of
do's and don'ts to help you with your
helplessness
Self: 31 Resources That Will Help You Become a Better White Ally
Sony
Pictures: SONY PICTURES ACTION - Racial Equity & Inclusion
Initiative
StaffMeUp:
Diversity and Inclusion in
film and TV
Study.com: Scholarships for Latin American students
Study.com: Scholarships for Black students
Study.com: Scholarships for Indigenous students
Study.com: Scholarships for Asian American and Pacific Islander students
Study.com: Scholarships for Black Women
Study.com: Scholarships for Latin American Women
Study.com: Scholarships for Indigenous Women
Study.com: Scholarships for Transgender Students
Study.com: Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students
Study.com: Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students in STEM
Sundance Institute’s Catalyst
program builds a culture of partnership between independent investors and filmmakers. Each year,
we endeavor to unlock funding for ambitious new independent films and to grow the community of indie-film
supporters.
Sundance Institute’s Resources for Anti-Racism Work:
A compiled list by Sundance to
support antiracism work, from mental health to organizations to donate to
TeachRock: The Music That Shaped
America Series - explore U.S. social history and events through the words and music of ex-slaves,
Appalachian mine workers, Cajun farmers, Mississippi sharecroppers & more
Think with Google: 3 ways brands can take action today to fight racial
inequity
THINK TANK FOR INCLUSION & EQUITY (TTIE)
FACT SHEET
Very Well Mind: How Does Implicit Bias Impact Behavior: Explanations & Impacts of
Unconscious bias
The Black List And Google Announce New Black Voices Fellowship: The Black List and Google on Monday unveiled the joint creation of the Black List x YouTube Originals Black Voices Creator Fellowship. The inaugural fellowship will provide financial grants and creative support to four television writers who can write exceptionally and authentically about the Black experience, in developing proofs of concept for a television show pitch.
The Voice series: Series from CSUSB professor to give a voice to underrepresented Black male students. Watch episode 1 here
Wall Street
Journal: Your
Company Says Diversity Is a Higher Priority. Now What?
"We See You White American Theatre": Data collection,
testimonials and statistics for a comprehensive list of demands calling upon white institutions to
examine, change and dismantle their harmful and racist practices
White Supremacy
Culture Characteristics: Showing Up For Racial Justice (PDF)
Wired: What We Get Wrong About "People of
Color"
Please note that this page is under construction and we are
trying to add new resources each week so be sure to check back and please let us know if you know
of resources we should be including by e-mailing them to hseppa@calstate.edu.