We also acknowledge the deep impact of racism and generational enslavement in shaping American society. As this is a vast and critical area of work, and many outstanding nonprofits are already leading this charge, we aim to partner with and amplify organizations already dedicated to racial justice and healing in order to tackle this massive effort most effectively. Through collaboration, we can extend the reach of these efforts and ensure that our collective mission stays true to the vision of a more just and united America. We also believe this truth to be self-evident: that ALL men are, indeed, created equal. Heavy on the “all”.

Resources:

• The Civil Rights Story Map — An interactive educational resource exploring key moments, locations, and figures in the American Civil Rights Movement.

• NAACP — One of America’s oldest and most influential civil rights organizations focused on voter education, constitutional rights, civic engagement, and racial justice.

• Equal Justice Initiative — A nationally respected organization working to end mass incarceration, confront racial injustice, reduce poverty, and educate the public about America’s history.

• Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) — A WK Kellogg Foundation initiative focused on healing, reconciliation, and transforming national narratives to build a more just and connected society.

• Race Forward — A racial justice organization advancing policy, media, and systems-change conversations centered on equity and democracy.

• Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation — An organization bringing descendants of enslaved people and enslavers together through truth-telling, reconciliation, and restorative justice initiatives.

• National Museum of African American History and Culture – Talking About Race — A Smithsonian educational initiative providing tools, resources, and public conversations about race, identity, and American history.

• People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond — A respected training organization focused on systemic racism, institutional power, anti-racism education, and community transformation.

• Pollyanna — An education organization helping schools and communities create more inclusive, equitable, and compassionate learning environments.

• National Museum Curriculum Resources — Educational curriculum and classroom resources from the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

• Learning for Justice — A leading K–12 educational initiative providing anti-bias, social justice, and civic literacy curriculum for teachers and students nationwide.

• Zinn Education Project — A curriculum initiative teaching American history through the perspectives of workers, women, Indigenous peoples, immigrants, and ordinary citizens.

• Facing History & Ourselves — A globally respected education organization connecting history to moral courage, democracy, propaganda, prejudice, authoritarianism, and civic responsibility.

• National Council for the Social Studies – Racism, Anti‑Racism & Human Rights Resources — A collection of academically grounded resources helping educators teach racism, anti-racism, democracy, and human rights responsibly and thoughtfully.

• Poetry Foundation — A leading literary organization dedicated to poetry, education, public dialogue, and the power of language to deepen cultural understanding.

• Academy of American Poets — A national organization supporting contemporary poetry, poets, educators, and public engagement with the literary arts.