Resources
Family Services
Healthcare Resources
We are committed to ensuring equity and inclusion for all young people.
We believe every kid has what it takes. The mission and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs fuel our commitment to promoting safe, positive and inclusive environments for all. Boys & Girls Clubs of America supports all youth and teens – of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, and religion – in reaching their full potential.
Books
BLM – Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners: books for children and young adults
BLM – White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo, PhD
BLM – How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Articles
BLM – They’re Not Too Young to Talk about Race from the Children’s Community School
BLM – Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race
BLM – PBS’s Teaching Your Child About Black History Month
BLM – “White Privilege: Unpacking the invisible Knapsack” by Peggy McIntosh
LGBTQ – “Coming Out – A Handbook for LGBTQ Young People” The Trevor Project
Mental Health – “Talking to your Kids about Mental Health”
Social Media
Diversity – The Conscious Kid – Instagram
Self Help – The Great Unlearn – Instagram
BLM – Check Your Privilege – Instagram
Equality – Equality Labs – Instagram
Websites & Podcasts
BLM – 1619 (New York Times)
BLM – Code Switch (NPR)
BLM – Fare of the Free Child podcast
LBGTQ – GLSEN
LBGTQ – Human Rights Campaign
LBGTQ – The Safe Zone Project