Subject Guides: Anti-Racism Resources: Allies, Accomplices & Co-Conspirators

Allies, Accomplices & Co-Conspirators

YMI. (2020, September 2). Racial resilience seminar: Ally, co-conspirator, and accomplice with Rev. Dr. Christopher Carter and Dr. Seth Schoen [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/tvZZG2BWbgY?si=GgWTee-c0Mfn4Vdv

Dr. Bettina Love explains what she means by co-conspirator.

Bettina, L. (n.d.). The difference between an ally and a co-conspirator. CSPAN2 – Book TV Video. https://www.c-span.org/clip/public-affairs-event/user-clip-dr-bettina-love-ally-vs-co-conspirator/4900619

Allies, Accomplices & Co-Conspirators Resources

Making The Transition from Ally to Co-conspirator by MJ Knittel

The Differences Between Allies, Accomplices & Co-Conspirators May Surprise You by Dr. Tiffany Jana

We need Co-Conspirators, not Allies’: How white Americans can Fight Racism by Rose Hackman

Ally vs Co-conspirator by Dr. Bettina Love explains what she means by co-conspirator. CSPAN2 – Book TV Video

Are you an Ally or a Co-Conspirator in the Fight for Racial Equality? by Dr. Dijanna Figueroa and Dr. DJ Kast

Transformational Journey for Racial Justice Co-Conspirator by the National Education Association

Websites

The Anti-Oppression Network
The Anti-Oppression Network is a coalition of individuals, grassroots groups, and community organizations dedicated to grounding our work towards liberation in the principles of decolonization, anti-oppression and intersectionality.
Centering Indigenous Voices: Guide Towards Allyship in Indigenous Research
Opportunities for White People in the Fight for Racial JusticeMoving from Actor → Ally → Accomplice
This resource has been developed to support White people to act for racial justice. It draws from ideas and resources developed mostly by Black, Brown and People of Color, and has been edited by Black, Brown, and People of Color.
What Is Allyship? Your Questions Answered
In our work to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion within organizations and communities, we’ve found many leaders asking us, “How can I serve as an ally for these important causes?” And more fundamentally, “What is allyship?”
Working Definition of Allyship: The Handout
The Anti-Oppression Network is a coalition of individuals, grassroots groups, and community organizations dedicated to grounding our work towards liberation in the principles of decolonization, anti-oppression and intersectionality.

Books

Allies and Advocates by Amber Cabral
Anti-Racist Ally by Sophie Williams
Beyond Diversity by Rohit Bhargava; Jennifer Brown
Decolonizing Equity by Billie Allan (Editor); Rhonda Hackett (Editor); OmiSoore Dryden (Foreword by)
Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau
An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and whatnotto do) andhow you can help make the world a more inclusive place .