Campus Ministry and Community Service & Action have compiled a collection of faith-based anti-racism resources for our Loyola community. This page will be updated periodically.

 

Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

• Faith in Action, Responding to Racial Injustice: Catholic Resources
• Letter on the Tragic Events in Minneapolis and Across the U.S.: USA Midwest Jesuit Provincial Brian Paulson, SJ
• "Ignatian Family Cries Out for Racial Justice" article: by MegAnne Liebsch
• Call to Action from the Jesuits: Tell the Senate to support vulnerable communities amid COVID-19
• A Conversation with Jesus Regarding My Many Privileges: Eric Clayton, senior communication manager for the Jesuit Conference of Canada and USA.
• An Examen For White Allies: Maddie Murphy, Jesuit Volunteer Corps

Catholic Church

• Pope Francis General Audience statement on racism: Pope Francis speaks against the sin of racism
• Web resources combating racism: United States Congress of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) 
• "Open Wide our Hearts" Pastoral Letter: USCCB letter from 2018 against racism
• How can Catholics help lead the fight against racism?: Olga Segura in the America Magazine 
• What Black Lives Matter can teach Catholics about racial justice: Olga Segura in the America Magazine 
• To fight racism, Catholics must hunger for justice like we do for the Eucharist: The editors from America Magazine on racial injustice

Loyola Resources

• Resources on race and anti-racism: LUC Libraries
• Statement of Solidarity: Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs (SDMA)
• 2020 Suggestions and Recommendations in Support of Black Students: Black Cultural Center

Hillel Resources

• A shabbat reflection on racial injustice: Tony J. Westbrook Jr., WashU Hillel, Assistant Director 
• Metro Chicago Hillel Statement and Resources: Metro Chicago Hillel

HSO Resources 

• Statement from HSO: statement about racial injustice from Loyola University's Hindu Student Organization

Division of Mission Integration Learning Gathering Resources

In the Spring of 2021, the staff in the Division of Mission Integration participated in monthly Learning Gatherings to discuss and work to dismantle racism and white supremacy. These resources led to vibrant, and at times, uncomfortable conversations. We share these resources in the hopes that they will provoke further conversation.

• The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture: Tema Okun, dRworks
• Smithsonian Aspects and Assumptions of Whiteness and White Culture
• Common Tendences of White/Dominant Culture: adapted from the work of Carolyn Griffeth
• Working while Black Part 1, To Be Us Productions: Handle with Care, Empathy at Work podcast with Tosca Davis and Cedrick Smith
• Working while Black Part 2, To Be Us Productions: Handle with Care, Empathy at Work podcast with Tosca Davis and Cedrick Smith
• I need to talk to spiritual white women about white supremacy (Part One): Layla F. Saad
• I need to talk to spiritual white women about white supremacy (Part Two): Layla F. Saad