Race resources
Videos, websites and other material covering issues around race and cultural diversity. Views expressed in these resources don’t necessarily reflect those of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
Race reading list
A selection of resources adapted from a reading list created by ‘Difference, Identity, Diversity Workshop’ teaching staff, with additional references provided by the Systemic and Social Work disciplines. Shibboleth login required.
New! Journal of Black Psychology
The library now subscribes to The Journal of Black Psychology. Founded and sponsored by the Association of Black Psychologists, the publication presents innovative research and theory from Black or Afrocentric perspectives.
Black British literature timeline
The British Library explores the history of Black writing in Britain. Includes works by writers living and working in Britain, as well as titles first published here and authored by people who were born in former British colonies.
Whiteness studies bibliography
Writer, poet and educator Tré Ventour has produced a bibliography for whiteness studies. The list includes books, articles and videos, with material grouped under various sub-sections such as histories, media and social class.
Black Psychoanalysts Speak
The 2014 film Black Psychoanalysts Speak by Basia Winograd is now available to stream as part of the library collection. The film provides a thought-provoking discussion about race, culture and class. Shibboleth login required.
Black Lives Matter collection
A freely available collection from Springer Nature featuring content relevant to the Black Lives Matter movement. Includes ebooks on systemic racism and social inequality, plus podcasts from black women working in research.
Educating for Black Lives
Routledge has worked with authors to make a freely available range of material related to anti-racist education, covering research, practical applications and informal learning. Also includes a curated collection of additional resources.
Black history BoB playlist
opens in a new windowBoB is an online TV and radio service for education and gives access to millions of archive programmes. The Library has created a black history playlist with broadcasts from the 1970s to the present. Shibboleth login required.
Cultural diversity BoB playlist
opens in a new windowBoB is an online TV and radio service for education and gives access to millions of archive programmes. The Library has created a cultural diversity playlist with broadcasts from the 1970s to the present. Shibboleth login required.
Black history YouTube playlist
Cultural diversity YouTube playlist
Tribute to bell hooks
Author and activist bell hooks died in December 2020 so, in tribute to her work and influence, we’ve collected some of her talks and interviews in a bell hooks YouTube playlist. You’ll also find some of her videos in our Race playlist and Intersectionality playlist. If you’d like to listen to a speech by bell hooks you can find this one from 2005 on Spotify, plus we have some of bell hooks books on our catalogue.
Film on black LGBT identities
Awarding-winning short film Beyond ‘There’s Always A Black Issue Dear’ explores the particular influence of black LGBT culture on fashion, fine art, dance, music and language, giving voice to previously untold stories.
Podcasts on race
About Race
Decolonising The University
George The Poet
Good Ancestor
Mixed Up
Witness Black History
Main photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash.
bell hooks photo by Alex Lozupone from Wikimedia Commons, used under opens in a new windowCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.