Resources

We’ve collected a library of resources to help everyone continue learning about the intricacies and intersection of feminism, design, race, gender, and sexuality.

 

Recommended reading

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So You Want to Talk About Race
By
Ijeoma Oluo

This book guides readers through subjects ranging from intersectionality and affirmative action to "model minorities" in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race and racism, and how they infect almost every aspect of American life.

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Sara Little Turnbull: Whose Bra Cup Design Became the N95 Mask

The story of Sara Little Turnbull, a 3M designer who developed the pre-molded bra cup that eventually became the N95 mask.

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PROTESTER’S HANDBOOK: A GUIDE TO PROTESTING SAFELY

A zine created by the WIID team as a resource for anyone interested in participating in a physical and/or virtual protest.

 

For Listening

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THE GUILTY FEMINIST

Join comedian Deborah Frances-White and her special guests as they discuss topics “all 21st century feminists agree on” while confessing their insecurities, hypocrisies and fears that underlie their lofty principles.

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CONTEXT

A podcast space where laid back conversations on design, life, and everything in-between happen. Presented by Advanced Design.

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STUFF MOM NEVER TOLD YOU

Join hosts Anney and Samantha to listen to Stuff Mom Never Told You, continuing the conversation of what it is to identify as female through research-based discussion around feminism and how it impacts everyday life.

 

Binge-Worthy Watching

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KNOCK DOWN THE HOUSE

Go behind the scenes as four determined women -- including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez -- challenge big-money politicians in the 2018 race for Congress.

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THE MASK YOU LIVE IN

The Mask You Live In follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity. 

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Filmmaker Ava DuVernay explores the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on the fact that the nation's prisons are disproportionately filled with African-Americans.

 

Diverse Talent + Opportunities

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WOMEN WHO DESIGN

Women Who Design is a Twitter directory of accomplished women in the design industry. It aims to help people find notable and relevant voices to follow on Twitter by parsing Twitter bios for popular keywords.

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BLACKS WHO DEIGN

Blacks Who Design highlights all of the inspiring Black designers in the industry. The goal is to inspire new designers, encourage people to diversify their feeds, and discover amazing individuals to join your team.

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PEOPLE OF CRAFT

People of Craft is a growing showcase of creatives of color and their craft in design, advertising, tech, illustration, lettering, art, and more. It’s time to redefine what a creative looks like.

 

Take Action, Take a Stand

RECLAIM THE BLOCK

Coalition that advocates for and invests in community led safety initiatives in Minneapolis neighborhoods.

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UNICORN RIOT

Non-profit organization that is dedicated to exposing root causes of dynamic social and environmental issues.

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Campaign Zero

Over 1,000 people are killed by police every year in America. We are calling on local, state, and federal lawmakers to take immediate action to adopt data-driven policy solutions to end this violence and hold police accountable.

 

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