Things You'll Need:
- Internet connection
- Library card
- Phone book
- Telephone
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Step 1
Familiarize yourself with national organizations that focus on racial discrimination. Many of these groups will be able to guide you in your research. If you have been the victim of racial discrimination they will be able to guide you in your next steps. The NAACP (National Association for Colored People) has taken on civil rights issues since its founding in 1909. The Anti-Defamation League, American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and United to End Racism are a few other organizations that can provide valuable information about racial discrimination, violent or otherwise.
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Step 2
Read up. A large part of understanding racial discrimination in the United States is understanding its context. Howard Zinn’s "A People’s History of the United States" is a great place to start. "Racism: A Short History" by George M. Frederickson will provide a good overview. Angela Davis and Bell Hooks write about the African-American experience in their books. Studs Terkel’s book "Race" is also a valuable book about race relations.
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Step 3
Reach out. Academic institutions and church groups often have committees and discussion groups that focus on racism. They can be excellent resources to discuss racism or to find help if you are a victim of racial discrimination
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Step 4
Discuss. Some of the best and most personal information that you will find about racism can come from friends and loved ones. Make racism a topic of conversation with family members, neighbors and community groups.
