UHCS strives to provide high quality physical and mental health care, outreach, and consultation. Because of this mission, we hold a strong commitment to the diverse UW-Whitewater community and the promotion of equity and justice. We recognize and acknowledge that discrimination, prejudice, and inequitable systems of power and privilege impact the wellbeing of our campus community. As a healthcare organization, we work to:
While this list starts off with recognizing and validating the notion of BLM, UHCS as well as the University, understands that there are other identities and communities that have unique struggles. This guide serves as one in the building of a library of resources of social and restorative justices.
In keeping with UWW’s commitment to creating and nurturing an environment in which different perspectives and backgrounds can be heard, valued, and utilized, UHCS staff firmly condemn structural racism and believe that Black Lives Matter.
The following resources were collected in response to and recognition of the impact national, regional and local incidents of racial violence and loss have on UWW’s Black community. The hope is that these resources can provide support as our community members attempt to process and heal mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
This is a living list and all suggestions as welcome and encouraged. Send any suggestions to uhcs@uww.edu.
Wellness & Mental Health
44 Mental Health Resources for Black People Trying to Survive in This Country
55 Mental Health Resources for People of Color
Coping with Race Related Stress
Coping with Violence, Trauma & Tragedy
An Activist-Therapist's 15 Affirmations for Hope Amidst COVID-19
BEAM - Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective
15 Mental Health Podcasts for People of Color
Music Playlists & Podcasts:
Music List - Songs of the Civil Rights Movement
Music - African Music for Meditation
Podcast List – Top 90 Black Podcasts
Podcast List - Black Liberation Podcasts
Podcast - 1619
Podcast - Intersectionality Matters!
Podcast - Black Radical Queer
Podcast - Queer Black & Awkward
Documentaries, Films & Videos:
29 Movies, Shows, and Documentaries to Watch to Educate Yourself on Racial Injustice
Resource Guide: List of Anti-Racist Videos, TV Shows & Movies
Readings & Booklists:
13 Must Read Books by Black Authors to Add to your Library
Books about Race and Power Chosen by Four Boston Black Authors
Anti-Racist Resource Guide - Articles & Books
For Allies – Anti-Racism Resources:
Learn & Unlearn: Anti-racism Resource Guide
How to be an Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
Resources for White People to Learn and Talk About Race and Racism
103 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
Me and White Supremacy Workbook
Get Involved:
Where to Donate, Sign Petitions & Contact Reps
List of Organizations to Follow
Find & Support Black-Owned Businesses:
Black-Owned Businesses to Support in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Black-Owned Businesses
Milwaukee's Black Business Directory
Madison Black Chamber of Commerce
UW-W Multicultural student organizations:
Black Student Union (BSU) | uwwbsu@uww.edu
Nat. Assoc. of Black Accountants | accounting@uww.edu
Latinos Unidos (LU) | Latinoprograms@uww.edu
Southeast Asian Support Services | SASS@uww.edu
International Student Associations (ISA) | international@uww.edu
Native American Cultural Awareness Association| NASS@uww.edu
UW-W Campus Resources
This resource list has been complied refencing several university resource pages, including UW-Madison. For additional resources, please visit: Resources to Support Our Black Community.