Resources for Understanding

Articles and books about anti-Asian American racism curated to catalyze positive social change and conversation, aid those who seek to better understand the social causes of this problem, and help empower those who organize to confront and disrupt it.

Books, films and documentaries that provide context for the ongoing struggle for equality, and against hatred and violence for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual people. 

Books and articles on Israel, Palestine, the occupation, and the resistance to aid those who seek a better understanding of the historical and political roots of the conflict. 

A YouTube playlist of reading recommendations by UC Davis librarians to honor and provide an opportunity for learning during cultural, LGBTQ and women’s history months.   

The work of the prolific poet, social and cultural theorist, and literary critic bell hooks is influential around the world, informing feminism, black thought, sociology, poetics and world literature.

A reading list covering the history of Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of African Americans from chattel slavery.

This selection of e-books and multimedia collections highlights the myriad of intersections within queer and trans communities.

This past exhibit about advancing health education, advocacy, and social well-being in queer populations highlights books about LGBTQ+ health available at the library in print or ebook form.

Video and website resources with an emphasis on understanding and eliminating racism in order to facilitate and sustain a positive, inclusive and diversified community.

A reading list exploring different aspects of social justice.

A reading list that includes books on civil rights, police violence, racial discrimination and the Black Lives Matter movement.

A resource list addressing the intersection of LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) and racial identities, featuring author Janet Mock’s “Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More.”