Race Matters -

: West identifies a sense of hopelessness and "lovelessness" as a major internal threat, which he argues must be countered by a "politics of conversion" and collective leadership.

: You can access these materials through the Race Matters Collection or the IECMHC User's Guide . 3. Guide for Productive Dialogue Race Matters Toolkit: User's Guide Race matters

First published in 1993, this book is a foundational text in American sociology and racial dialogue. It explores the "litmus test" for American democracy—how it treats its Black citizens. : : West identifies a sense of hopelessness and

: Available at Target and Barnes & Noble for ~$24.00. 2. The Race Matters Toolkit Guide for Productive Dialogue Race Matters Toolkit: User's

: Strategies for productive dialogue, such as stressing uniting values (e.g., "opportunity") and bundling problems with actionable solutions to avoid "compassion fatigue".

: Tools to help foundations and offices evaluate their capacity to produce racially equitable results.

: Explains how to use the toolkit to "make the case" and "do the work" of creating equality.